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An unexpected complication: Air embolism during contrast-enhanced computed tomography
- Source :
- Radiology Case Reports, Vol 19, Iss 3, Pp 953-955 (2024)
- Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- Elsevier, 2024.
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Abstract
- Air embolism is often an iatrogenic complication that may occur in venous or arterial circulation depending on the port of entry. We present a case of a 40-year-old female who had a venous air embolism in the pulmonary artery as a consequence of the injection of a contrast agent. She experienced dyspnea and chest pain following a contrast-enhanced chest computed tomography imaging. She was successfully treated and discharged from our hospital. Early detection of this clinical condition is essential to prevent morbidity and mortality.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 19300433
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Radiology Case Reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.13391a8486a40689fd19d3cb04f6930
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2023.11.058