Air Embolism into Superior Mesenteric Artery Following Replacement of Ascending Aorta for Aortic Dissection – A Rare and Fatal Case
We report an unusual case of fatal air embolism into the superior mesenteric artery in a patient, who underwent replacement of the ascending aorta for aortic dissection type A. CT performed twice on the first postoperative day showed abundant air in the superior mesenteric artery and its branches (b...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Ubiquity Press
2018-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.jbsr.be/articles/822 |