Intra-operative pulmonary embolism after intravesical instillation of formalin.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Intra-operative pulmonary embolism is a rare and severe complication which is difficult to diagnose. A case is reported in which this condition occurred after intravesical instillation of formalin during radical cystectomy under general anaesthesia. Formalin may be related to formation of intravascular thrombi and result in pulmonary embolism.
Medical subject headings
- Cystectomy
- Formaldehyde
- Intraoperative Complications
- Pulmonary Embolism