Gynecologic endoscopic gas embolism.
OBJECTIVE
To alert gynecologic surgeons to the risk of room air embolism during endoscopy.


METHODS
Case reports.


METHODS
Medico-legal consultations.


METHODS
Five women having endoscopic procedures.


METHODS
Endoscopy followed by emergency resuscitative measures.


RESULTS
Morbidity and mortality.


CONCLUSIONS
The risk of room air embolism may be lessened by attention to the operative technique and by monitoring the end tidal carbon dioxide levels.
Corson
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Thomas Jefferson University School of Medicine, Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, USA.
Brooks
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Soderstrom
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D000328:Adult; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology* / Q000401:mortality; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D015907:Hysteroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D008875:Middle Aged; D012151:Resuscitation