Cerebral Air Embolism as a Complication of Subcutaneous Injection

Cerebral air embolism: a rare complication following balloon dilation.

following balloon dilation Balloon dilation is an established treatment for benign esophageal strictures [1]. We report a rare case of pneumoencephalus secondary to balloon dilation of a peptic stricture. An 84-year-old woman was referred with a year-long history of dysphagia and reflux symptoms. Barium swallow showed a 2-cm stricture in the distal third of the esophagus (●" Fig.1). Initial gas...

Cerebral air embolism as a complication of peptic ulcer in the gastric tube: case report

BACKGROUND The reported incidence of ulcer formation in the gastric tube in esophageal replacement is rare. CASE PRESENTATION This is the first report of a case of cerebral air embolism as a result of spontaneous perforation of an ulcer in the constructed gastric tube into the pulmonary vein during post-operative follow-up in a patient with esophageal cancer. CONCLUSIONS Cerebral air emboli...

[Retrograde venous cerebral air embolism as a cause of stroke].

Cerebral Air Embolism

HBO is the most effectivetreatment of air embolism; it reduces the size of air bubbles and counteracts the secondary etTects. This chapter on cerebral air embolism examines: Causes .

Pulmonary Embolism as a Rare Complication of Liver Hydatid Cyst: Report of Two Cases

Hydatid cyst is a helminth infection. The rupture of a hepatic hydatid cyst in inferior vena cava is a rare and lethal complication. Pulmonary embolism is the commonest manifestation. The diagnosis of hydatid cyst is made by histopathological or serological examination, and imaging may suggest the probability of hydatid cyst. Surgical treatment should be performed with caution and always under ...