title: Venous air embolism during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, Vakif Gureba Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Yesim Cokay
authors.initials: YC
authors.lastname: Abut
authors.forename: Ramazan
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Eryilmaz
authors.forename: Ismail
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Okan
authors.forename: Kerem
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Erkalp
mesh_terms: 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*