A case of venous air embolism during transurethral resection of the prostate.
Venous air embolism is a rare complication during transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). We report a case of air embolism during TURP under general anesthesia in a 56-year-old man. Incorrect assembly of the resectoscope-drain aspiration system caused rapid entrainment of air into the vein of the prostate bed. Rapid recognition of the condition and prompt treatment are required.
Matsuno
Daisuke
D
Department of Urology, Teikyo University Chiba Medical Center.
Cho
Shuko
S
Isshiki
Shinzo
S
Kojima
Satoko
S
Sato
Naohide
N
Suzuki
Fumio
F
Furuya
Yuzo
Y
D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020728:Transurethral Resection of Prostate / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation*