A case of venous air embolism during transurethral resection of the prostate.

نویسندگان

  • Daisuke Matsuno
  • Shuko Cho
  • Shinzo Isshiki
  • Satoko Kojima
  • Naohide Sato
  • Fumio Suzuki
  • Yuzo Furuya
چکیده

Venous air embolism is a rare complication during transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). We report a case of air embolism during TURP under general anesthesia in a 56-year-old man. Incorrect assembly of the resectoscope-drain aspiration system caused rapid entrainment of air into the vein of the prostate bed. Rapid recognition of the condition and prompt treatment are required.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Anesthesia and analgesia

دوره 99 6  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2004