Cerebral Air Embolism after Central Venous Catheter Removal in a Patient with a Patent Foramen Ovale: A Case Report and Literature Review
10.3348/jksr.2019.80.2.345
- Author:
Hyoung Jin HAHN
1
;
Ghi Jai LEE
;
Ki Hwan KIM
;
Kyoung Eun LEE
;
Jae Chan SHIM
;
Dae Hyun HWANG
;
Ho Kyun KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Seoul Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. hongage@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
2019;80(2):345-350
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Central venous catheterization is a routinely performed procedure in clinical practice. While cerebral air embolism after the removal of the central venous catheter is very rare, it is one of the most serious complications that can lead to fatal outcomes. In this report, we present a rare case of a cerebral air embolism after the removal of the central venous catheter in a patient with a patent foramen ovale.
