Cerebral Air Embolism after Central Venous Catheter Removal in a Patient with a Patent Foramen Ovale: A Case Report and Literature Review
Central venous catheterization is a routinely performed procedure in clinical practice. While cerebral air embolism after the removal of the central venous catheter is very rare, it is one of the most serious complications that can lead to fatal outcomes. In this report, we present a rare case of...
| Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Korean Society of Radiology
2019-03-01
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| Series: | 대한영상의학회지 |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2019.80.2.345 |
| Summary: | Central venous catheterization is a routinely performed procedure in clinical practice. While cerebral air embolism after the removal of the central venous catheter is very rare, it is one of the
most serious complications that can lead to fatal outcomes. In this report, we present a rare
case of a cerebral air embolism after the removal of the central venous catheter in a patient
with a patent foramen ovale. |
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| ISSN: | 1738-2637 2288-2928 |