Vascular air embolism during percutaneous nephrolithotomy without pneumopyelogram: a case report of successful rescue
Vascular air embolism (VAE) is a rare complication of percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Paradoxical air embolization resulting from VAE may be more likely to occur in patients with an atrial-septal defect, such as patent foramen ovale. Here, the case of a female patient with VAE that occurred during per...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2022-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of International Medical Research |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/03000605221102096 |