Systemic air embolism as a possible cause of cardiac arrest during endoscopic treatment of pulmonary haemangioma using a diode laser.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Air embolism is a known but rare complication to endoscopic laser surgery. A case of nearly lethal air emboli as a complication to endoscopic laser surgery using a diode laser in the lungs is described. The case illustrates that even after prolonged resuscitation a successful outcome can be obtained.
Medical subject headings
- Embolism, Air
- Endoscopy
- Heart Arrest
- Hemangioma
- Laser Therapy
- Lung Neoplasms