Systemic air embolism during wedge resection of the lung

Anesth Analg. 2001 Nov;93(5):1135-6, table of contents. doi: 10.1097/00000539-200111000-00014.

Abstract

We present a case of systemic arterial embolism during wedge resection of the lung. The importance of transesophageal echocardiographic monitoring is described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal
  • Embolism, Air / diagnostic imaging
  • Embolism, Air / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / secondary
  • Lung Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Male
  • Thoracic Surgical Procedures / adverse effects*