Venous air embolism during laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Abut Y. C., Eryilmaz R., Okan I., Erkalp K.

Minimally Invasive Therapy and Allied Technologies, cilt.18, sa.6, ss.366-368, 2009 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 18 Sayı: 6
  • Basım Tarihi: 2009
  • Doi Numarası: 10.3109/13645700903384443
  • Dergi Adı: Minimally Invasive Therapy and Allied Technologies
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.366-368
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Complication, Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Venous air embolism
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Vascular air embolism is a rare and potentially life-threatening event. In this study, a case of venous air embolism during laparoscopic cholecystectomy due to an injured inferior vena cava is presented. Anesthesiologists and surgeons must be aware of this dangerous complication. Emphasis is given to the prevention and prompt recognition of this event and to the use of all available tools in the management of cardiovascular complications.