title: Venous gas embolism caused by fibrin sealant application to the prostate during greenlight laser photoselective vaporization.
abstract: Venous gas embolism is a complication of fibrin sealant application and is a well-described event during various modes of prostate resection. We describe the case of a nitrogen venous gas embolism during Greenlight laser photovaporization of the prostate during the application of fibrin sealant to the operative site for hemostasis. Fibrin sealant application by a compressed gas applicator is a cause of venous air embolism, and this case highlights the need to keep venous gas embolism in mind when compressed gas applicators are used.
authors: From the Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.
authors: Alexander
authors: A
authors: Lee
authors: Rafael
authors: R
authors: Vazquez
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology*; D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D053844:Lasers, Solid-State / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000601:surgery; D020728:Transurethral Resection of Prostate; D014835:Volatilization
chemical_list: D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive