• Pneumologie · Jun 2008

    Case Reports

    [Cerebral arterial gas embolism as complication during the therapeutic endobronchial use of argon plasma coagulation].

    • K Osseiran, T Barchfeld, D Dellweg, and P Haidl.
    • Fachkrankenhaus Kloster Grafschaft, Abteilung für Klinische Pneumologie und Innere Medizin, Schmallenberg. k.osseiran@fkkg.de
    • Pneumologie. 2008 Jun 1; 62 (6): 353-4.

    AbstractIn this case report, argon plasma coagulation (APC) was applied in a male individual to treat an occluding tumour of the right middle lobe bronchus with a post-stenotic atelectasis. During attempted recanalisation, the patient suffered a cerebral gas embolism as seen on CT scan, resulting in a distinct neurological deficit. We discuss the available data about cerebral gas embolism as a complication of APC and possibilities to avoid such complications.

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