[Air embolism: an unusual complication of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography].
We report the case of a 60-year-old-woman with a myeloma who was hospitalized with a cholestasis. An endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography was scheduled under general anaesthesia with oral intubation. As the biliary prothesis was placed an air embolism happened. The symptomatic treatment allowed a complete recovery. This complication is rare. The pathophysiology is not well known, we discuss the possible mechanisms.
Giuly
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Département d'anesthésie-réanimation, institut Paoli-Calmettes, 232, boulevard de Sainte-Marguerite, 13273 Marseille cedex 9, France.
Pesenti
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Pernoud
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Bories
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Francon
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D000768:Anesthesia, General; D001652:Bile Ducts / Q000601:surgery; D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology*; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009101:Multiple Myeloma / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests