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Systemic air embolism after transthoracic lung biopsy: A case report and review of literature.
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PMID:  21161035     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Computed tomography (CT)-guided lung biopsy is a common diagnostic procedure that is associated with various complications, including pneumothorax, hemoptysis and parenchymal hemorrhage. Systemic air embolism is a very rare (0.07%) but potentially life-threatening complication. We report a fatal case of air embolism to the cerebral and coronary arteries confirmed by head and chest CT, followed by a review of the literature.
Authors:
Wessam Bou-Assaly; Perry Pernicano; Ellen Hoeffner
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  World journal of radiology     Volume:  2     ISSN:  1949-8470     ISO Abbreviation:  World J Radiol     Publication Date:  2010 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-12-16     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101538184     Medline TA:  World J Radiol     Country:  China    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  193-6     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Wessam Bou-Assaly, Department of Radiology, Neuroradiology Division, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor VA Health system, MI 48103, United States.
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