Venous air embolism during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Vascular air embolism is a rare and potentially life-threatening event. In this study, a case of venous air embolism during laparoscopic cholecystectomy due to an injured inferior vena cava is presented. Anesthesiologists and surgeons must be aware of this dangerous complication. Emphasis is given to the prevention and prompt recognition of this event and to the use of all available tools in the management of cardiovascular complications.
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Yesim Cokay
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Department of Anesthesiology, Vakif Gureba Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Eryilmaz
Ramazan
R
Okan
Ismail
I
Erkalp
Kerem
K
D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior / Q000293:injuries*