Cerebral Air Embolism Following Thyroid Biopsy

Background: Cerebral air embolism is defined as symptoms and signs after occlusion of cerebral arteries by intracerebral air bubble influx. There have been reports of many cases during an invasive procedure. Herein, we report a case of air embolism after thyroid biopsy. Case Report: A 70-year-old fe...

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Main Authors: Yun Su Hwang, In Hwan Lim, Hyun Goo Kang, Jin Sung Cheong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Neurocritical Care Society 2016-06-01
Series:Journal of Neurocritical Care
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Online Access:http://www.e-jnc.org/upload/pdf/jnc-9-1-45.pdf