[Computed tomographic proof of intracranial air bubbles after chest trauma. A case report].
A pulmonary bronchovenous fistula is postulated as the possible cause of cerebral air embolism in a case of left-sided hemiplegia after penetrating chest trauma. The possible mechanisms underlying the clinical picture, the consequences of cerebral air embolism and the management are briefly described.
Lubbe
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Badenhorst
C H
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D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000150:complications*; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D005402:Fistula; D006801:Humans; D002542:Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014680:Veins; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000150:complications
Rekenaartomografiese bewys van intrakraniale lug na borskastrouma. 'n Gevalbespreking.