Case Report: A rare successful case of treating cerebral air embolism following the removal of a central venous catheter without intracardiac structural abnormalities [PDF]
Frontiers in SurgeryBackgroundCerebral air embolism following the removal of a central venous catheter is a rare and often fatal complication, resulting in severe neurological deficits and potentially death.Case presentationWe report a unique case involving a 57-year-old ...
Mingzhe Song +5 more
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Ischaemic strokes caused by spontaneous cerebral air embolism, a rare complication of interstitial lung diseas [PDF]
European Journal of Case Reports in Internal MedicineAir embolism is a rare cause of ischaemic stroke. It is known that air can enter the cerebral arterial circulation from pulmonary venous circulation through a bronchovenous fistula, or in cases of pulmonary barotrauma in deep-sea diving.
Serena Yi Ling Tan +2 more
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Cerebral air embolism associated with cavitary lung lesion in a patient with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome [PDF]
Radiology Case ReportsPneumocephalus, is a general term describing the presence of air within the intracranial structures. It most commonly occurs due to dural injury, often the sequela of head trauma or surgery.
Joshua Mangerel, MD +2 more
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Cerebral air embolism in pediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery [PDF]
Journal of Cardiothoracic SurgeryObjective Cerebral air embolism during Cardio-Pulmonary Bypass is a severe complication with significant neurological risks. We present six pediatric cases, detailing their presentation, management, and outcomes.
Evyatar Hubara +7 more
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Cerebral Air Embolism After Endoscopy: A Case Report [PDF]
Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency MedicineIntroduction: Cerebral air embolisms are a rare but potentially devastating event where air enters the vascular system. Although commonly associated with intravascular catheters, they can arise from a variety of mechanisms including endoscopic procedures.
James Whall +3 more
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Cerebral Air Embolism and Vasospasm after Carotid Revascularization: A Case Report [PDF]
Case Reports in Neurology, 2020 Cerebral air embolism can be of venous and arterial origin and cause severe medical complication. Vasospasm is a severe complication of carotid artery stenting.
Tsong-Hai Lee, Ho-Fai Wong
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Cerebral air embolism in neonates
Anales de Pediatría (English Edition), 2020 Alba Pérez +4 more
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Neurology, 2003 A 35-year-old man developed tension pneumothorax 2 days after a right upper lobectomy with resection of an aspergilloma. During CT-guided chest tube placement, he suddenly developed decreased responsiveness, conjugate eye deviation …
Timea, Hodics, Italo, Linfante
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Cerebral Air Embolism Secondary to Lung Laceration.
Indian J Crit Care Med, 2017 Cerebral air embolism is a rare clinical entity in day-to-day practice. The introduction of air into the venous or the arterial system can cause cerebral air embolism leading to severe neurological deficits. The common causes reported in the literature are iatrogenic; it can be caused by positive pressure maneuvers performed during cardiac ...
Singh AK, Verma J, Kumar S.
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Necrotizing Pneumonia and Cerebral Air Embolism. [PDF]
Neurocrit CareSchubert KM, Jaquier ME.
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