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Trans-Catheter Aspiration of Systemic Air Embolism Causing Cardiac Compromise During CT-Guided Lung Biopsy, a Potentially Lifesaving Maneuver

Journal Article · · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
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  1. American University Medical Center, Department of Diagnostic Radiology (Lebanon)
  2. American University Medical Center, Department of Anesthesiology (Lebanon)
Systemic artery embolism is a rare complication of CT-guided lung biopsy. Immediate clinical and radiological recognitions are crucial for rapid intervention and prevention of fatal outcome. Although hyperbaric oxygen is the suggested treatment of mildly symptomatic systemic artery embolization, aspiration of air should be considered as part of the management in cases of cardiac arrest.
OSTI ID:
22953181
Journal Information:
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Journal Name: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 42; ISSN 0174-1551; ISSN CAIRDG
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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