Air in the right ventricle and vein after basilar skull fracture: a case report
Abstract Background Air in the venous system may cause vascular air embolism, which is a potentially life-threatening event. The presence of air in venous system after basilar skull fracture is very rare. Case presentation A 77-year-old man fell from a truck bed and suffered head and neck trauma. On...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-11-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Emergency Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-020-00326-5 |