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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg · Nov 2002
Case ReportsTraumatic cardiogenic shock due to massive air embolism. A possible role for cardiopulmonary bypass.
- R Rawlins, A Momin, D Platts, and A El-Gamel.
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Kings College Hospital, Camberwell Green, London SE1, UK. ranr3@aol.com
- Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2002 Nov 1;22(5):845-6.
AbstractSystemic arterial embolism is a potentially lethal complication of bronchopulmonary venous fistula in trauma patients with blunt chest trauma or isolated penetrating lung injury on positive pressure ventilation. A high index of suspicion, early diagnosis and management in specialized centres are keys to a successful outcome.Copyright 2002 Elsevier Science B.V.
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