Paradoxical Air Embolism during Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Case Report
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Air embolism is a rare complication of percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Patent foramen ovale, which is necessary in fetal circulation, is a potential route for emboli arising from the venous system to enter the systemic arterial circulation, resulting in paradoxical air embolism syndrome. A case of paradoxical air embolism during percutaneous nephrolithotomy is presented. To our knowledge, this is the first report of paradoxical air embolism associated with patent foramen ovale during percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
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Corresponding author: Hakan Öztürk Department of Urology, Sifa University School of Medicine, Fevzipasa Boulevard No: 172/2, 35240, Basmane-Konak, Izmir, Turkey Tel: +902324460880 / Fax: +902324460770 E-mail: [email protected] Submitted: January 21, 2014 / Accepted after revision: February 19, 2014 To the editor: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) was first reported by Fernstrom et al...
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