A unique case of venous air embolus with survival.
J Surg Case Rep
; 2016(9)2016 Sep 01.
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| ID: mdl-27587307
ABSTRACT
Venous air embolus (VAE) occurs when gas, specifically atmospheric air, enters into the vascular system. Although rare, they can be fatal due to risk of cardiovascular collapse. In this report, we present a unique case of a 66-year-old female trauma patient with an inferior vena cava air embolism. An overview of the potential cause is presented, along with a review of the management of VAE.
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MEDLINE
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En
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J Surg Case Rep
Ano de publicação:
2016
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Article
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Estados Unidos