A Case of Massive Air Embolism after Contrast-enhanced Computed Tomography.
10.4046/trd.2007.63.2.178
- Author:
Byeong Chool PARK
1
;
Ho KIL
;
Chan Sun PARK
;
Jee In JEONG
;
Eun Young CHOI
;
Yoon Mi SHIN
;
Ki Man LEE
;
Sung Jin KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea. choekh@chungbuk.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Air embolism;
Contrast-enhanced computed tomography;
Complication
- MeSH:
Embolism, Air*
- From:Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
2007;63(2):178-182
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A venous air embolism is a complication of various venous access procedures such as contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT). Although most cases of iatrogenic venous air embolisms during CECT involve a few milliliters of air and are asymptomatic, a massive venous air embolism can be fatal. We report a case of a massive intraventricular air embolism after CECT with a review of the literature regarding the pathophysiology and treatment of air embolisms.
