Aortic air embolus following pulmonary tumor radiofrequency ablation

Abstract Aortic air embolism following a computed tomography (CT) guided percutaneous transthoracic procedure is a rare occurrence, but one that can have dire consequences. We present a case of a 48-year old female diagnosed with aortic air embolism during percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of a p...

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Published inRadiology case reports Vol. 11; no. 4; pp. 341 - 343
Main Authors Stimpson, Roger, DO, Patel, Suhag, MD, Shah, Rohan, MD, Huang, Junjian, MD, Chhadia, Sumit, MD, Yedavalli, Vivek, MD
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Netherlands Elsevier 01.12.2016
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Case Report
Radiology
Air embolism
Radiofrequency ablation
Hyperbaric therapy
CT-guided transthoracic
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Summary:Abstract Aortic air embolism following a computed tomography (CT) guided percutaneous transthoracic procedure is a rare occurrence, but one that can have dire consequences. We present a case of a 48-year old female diagnosed with aortic air embolism during percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of a pulmonary mass. A large amount of intra-aortic air can be seen on the CT images just before the patient suffered acute cardiac arrest. Although this is a rare occurrence, recognition and management of this complication is important for physicians who perform any percutaneous transthoracic procedures.
ISSN:1930-0433
1930-0433
DOI:10.1016/j.radcr.2016.05.020