Abstract
A CT-guided needle lung biopsy carries a risk of potential air embolization. We present a rare case of air embolization after this procedure. Postmortem CT revealed air in the cerebral arteries and the left ventricle. This complication is extremely rare; however, it becomes fatal when it happens. Several points to prevent this fatal complication are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Biopsy, Needle / adverse effects*
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Cerebral Ventricles / pathology
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Cerebral Ventriculography
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Embolism, Air / etiology*
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Embolism, Air / prevention & control
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Fatal Outcome
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Humans
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Intracranial Embolism / diagnostic imaging
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Intracranial Embolism / etiology
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Lung / pathology*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Radiography, Interventional*
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Risk Factors
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed*