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Acute Coronary Artery Air Embolism Following CT-Guided Lung Biopsy

Journal Article · · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
CT-guided needle biopsy is a common procedure for obtaining a tissue diagnosis and consequently correctly managing patients. This procedure has many potential complications, ranging from simple pneumothorax or self-limiting hemoptysis to life-threatening pulmonary hemorrhage and air embolism. Though the latter is a rare complication of CT-guided needle biopsy, it has attracted a lot of interest. We report a case of right coronary air embolism resulting in myocardial infarction after a CT-guided percutaneous needle biopsy of the lung.
OSTI ID:
21088175
Journal Information:
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Journal Name: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 28; ISSN 0174-1551; ISSN CAIRDG
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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