Systemic air embolism after transthoracic lung biopsy: A case report and review of literature

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World J Radiol. May 28, 2010; 2(5): 193-196
Published online May 28, 2010. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v2.i5.193

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Figure 3 Head CT in brain and soft tissue windows demonstrates abnormal air along the left vertex subarachnoid spaces and cortical vessels (arrows), suggesting air embolus.

Citation: Bou-Assaly W, Pernicano P, Hoeffner E. Systemic air embolism after transthoracic lung biopsy: A case report and review of literature. World J Radiol 2010; 2(5): 193-196
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8470/full/v2/i5/193.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4329/wjr.v2.i5.193