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Air Embolism Detected During Computed Tomography Fluoroscopically Guided Transthoracic Needle Biopsy

Journal Article · · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
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  1. Gunma Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology (Japan)
Air embolism is a rare but potentially fatal complication of percutaneous needle biopsy of the lung. We report a case of cerebral air embolism which occurred during computed tomography (CT)-guided needle biopsy. Air entering the aorta is depicted on CT-fluoroscopy images of the procedure.
OSTI ID:
21090702
Journal Information:
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Journal Name: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 31; ISSN 0174-1551; ISSN CAIRDG
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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