Air Embolism Detected During Computed Tomography Fluoroscopically Guided Transthoracic Needle Biopsy
Journal Article
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· Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
- 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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