An unexpected complication: Air embolism during contrast-enhanced computed tomography
Air embolism is often an iatrogenic complication that may occur in venous or arterial circulation depending on the port of entry. We present a case of a 40-year-old female who had a venous air embolism in the pulmonary artery as a consequence of the injection of a contrast agent. She experienced dys...
Main Authors: | Khadija Laasri, Amine Naggar, Salma Marrakchi, Omar El-aoufir, Fatima Zahra Laamrani, Laila Jroundi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-03-01
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Series: | Radiology Case Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043323008828 |
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