Cerebral Air Embolism after Central Venous Catheter Removal in a Patient with a Patent Foramen Ovale: A Case Report and Literature Review

Central venous catheterization is a routinely performed procedure in clinical practice. While cerebral air embolism after the removal of the central venous catheter is very rare, it is one of the most serious complications that can lead to fatal outcomes. In this report, we present a rare case of...

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Main Authors: Hyoung Jin Hahn, Ghi Jai Lee, Ki Hwan Kim, Kyoung Eun Lee, Jae-Chan Shim, Dae Hyun Hwang, Ho Kyun Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Society of Radiology 2019-03-01
Series:대한영상의학회지
Subjects:
air
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2019.80.2.345