• Clin Respir J · Apr 2011

    Case Reports

    Cerebral air embolism complicating CT-guided trans-thoracic needle biopsy of the lung.

    • Rajesh Thomas, Balamugesh Thangakunam, Rekha Alev Cherian, Richa Gupta, and Devasahayam Jesudas Christopher.
    • Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.
    • Clin Respir J. 2011 Apr 1; 5 (2): e1-3.

    Background And AimsSystemic air embolism is recognized as a rare but potentially fatal complication of trans-thoracic needle biopsy of the lung.Methods  We report the case of a young female who developed fatal cerebral air embolism following computed tomography (CT) guided needle biopsy of a lung mass.ResultsImmediately after the procedure, the patient went into cardio-respiratory arrest. Despite adequate resuscitation and ventilatory support, she showed little recovery in her neurological status and subsequently died. CT scan of the brain confirmed cerebral arterial air embolism.ConclusionRadiologists and physicians need to be aware of this rare but potentially fatal complication of needle lung biopsy.© 2010 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.

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