Systemic Air Embolism Associated with Pleural Pigtail Chest Tube Insertion

Pleural pigtail catheter placement is associated with many complications including pneumothorax, hemorrhage, and chest pain. Air embolism is a known but rare complication of pleural pigtail catheter insertion and has a high risk of occurrence with positive pressure ventilation. In this case report,...

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Main Authors: Emad Alkhankan, Ahmad Nusair, Rida Mazagri, Mohammed Al-Ourani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Pulmonology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/4053748
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