Triplegic Stroke After Air Embolism From Bronchogenic Cyst Secondary to Barotrauma.
Ann Thorac Surg
; 113(1): e45-e47, 2022 Jan.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33757740
ABSTRACT
Emergency medical assistance is rare regarding air travel. Pulmonary barotrauma during air travel can occur in asymptomatic patients who have underlying intraparenchymal pulmonary pathology such as bullae or bronchogenic cysts. During aircraft travel the resultant decrease in pressure during the ascent can lead to expansion of cyst volume, culminating in tears and leakage of air into the surrounding vasculature and thus the potential for air embolism. We describe a case of massive cerebral air embolism secondary to pulmonary barotrauma in a previously asymptomatic patient.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Barotrauma
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Bronchogenic Cyst
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Stroke
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Embolism, Air
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Ann Thorac Surg
Year:
2022
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Reino Unido