Massive gas embolism during pulmonary nodule hook wire localization.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The locaization of pulmonary nodules by the hook wire technique has allowed accurate resection of small and nonsuperficial pulmonary nodules by video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. Hook wire localization has been shown efficacious and safe with principal complications limited to pneumothorax, wire dislocation, and localized intrapulmonary hemorrhage. We report a case of massive gas embolism complicating this procedure. The probable causative mechanisms and possible methods for avoidance are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Bone Neoplasms
- Bronchi
- Embolism, Air
- Giant Cell Tumor of Bone
- Intraoperative Complications
- Lung Neoplasms
- Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted
- Tibia