Korean J Radiol.
2009 Feb;10(1):81-84. 10.3348/kjr.2009.10.1.81.
Four Cases of a Cerebral Air Embolism Complicating a Percutaneous Transthoracic Needle Biopsy
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea. son30243@hanmail.net
- 2Department of Radiology, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea.
- 3Department of Internal Medicine, Busan National University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea.
- KMID: 1088682
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/kjr.2009.10.1.81
Abstract
- A percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy is a common procedure in the practice of pulmonology. An air embolism is a rare but potentially fatal complication of a percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy. We report four cases of a cerebral air embolism that developed after a percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy. Early diagnosis and the rapid application of hyperbaric oxygen therapy is the mainstay of therapy for an embolism. Prevention is the best course and it is essential that possible risk factors be avoided.
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