An unexpected complication: Air embolism during contrast-enhanced computed tomography

Air embolism is often an iatrogenic complication that may occur in venous or arterial circulation depending on the port of entry. We present a case of a 40-year-old female who had a venous air embolism in the pulmonary artery as a consequence of the injection of a contrast agent. She experienced dys...

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Published inRadiology case reports Vol. 19; no. 3; pp. 953 - 955
Main Authors Laasri, Khadija, Naggar, Amine, Marrakchi, Salma, El-Aoufir, Omar, Laamrani, Fatima Zahra, Jroundi, Laila
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Netherlands Elsevier 01.03.2024
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Air embolism
Case Report
Contrast-enhanced computed tomography
Pulmonary artery
Air embolism
Contrast-enhanced computed tomography
Pulmonary artery
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Summary:Air embolism is often an iatrogenic complication that may occur in venous or arterial circulation depending on the port of entry. We present a case of a 40-year-old female who had a venous air embolism in the pulmonary artery as a consequence of the injection of a contrast agent. She experienced dyspnea and chest pain following a contrast-enhanced chest computed tomography imaging. She was successfully treated and discharged from our hospital. Early detection of this clinical condition is essential to prevent morbidity and mortality.
ISSN:1930-0433
1930-0433
DOI:10.1016/j.radcr.2023.11.058