J Korean Radiol Soc. 2006 May;54(5):349-352. Korean.
Published online May 31, 2006.
https://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.2006.54.5.349
Published online May 31, 2006.
https://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.2006.54.5.349
Copyright © 2006 by The Korean Society of Radiology
Case Report
Massive Intraventricular Air Embolism after Contrast-enhanced CT: Report of Two Cases
Heon Lee, M.D.
Abstract
Venous air embolism, although considered as a rare condition, it occurs more frequently than it is recognized. Air embolism has been reported to occur after contrast-enhanced CT examination in up to 23% of patients. Because these emboli are usually small to moderate size and they are venous, the patients are usually asymptomatic. However, a large amount of intravenous air can cause disastrous consequences and it can be fatal. The author reports here on 2 cases of symptomatic massive intraventricular air embolism after contrast enhanced CT with a brief review of the pathophysiology and the recommended treatment of air embolization.
Keywords
Embolism; Computed tomography (CT), contrast media; Computed tomography (CT), contrast enhancement
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