Systemic Air Embolism during ERCP with Full Recovery
Journal Title: International Journal of Anesthetics and Anesthesiology - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Air embolism during gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures is a rare phenomenon but can lead to a catastrophic and fatal event resulting from cardiovascular collapse and neurological injury. Oftentimes, the diagnosis is difficult because the cardiovascular and neurologic symptoms are not specific to systemic air embolism. High index of suspicion with early recognition and treatment is crucial in improving patient outcome. We present a case of cardiac arrest secondary to systemic air embolism during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with biliary stent placement which resulted in a good outcome due to early recognition of air embolism and prompt treatment.
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- DOI 10.23937/2377-4630/3/4/1054
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