Air Embolism in Liver: A Rare Location
Abstract
Air embolism is a rare clinical entity that must be well recognized with high morbidity and mortality rates. Sensitive early diagnosis methods are available for air embolism, but these methods are not always easy to reach. With the detection of venous air embolism, mortality and morbidity can be reduced by rapid aspiration of air and concomitant treatment. It is important to recognize and prevent the problems that embolism may cause in the early period. In venous air embolism, the amount of aspirated air is directly proportional to mortality and morbidity. The most important approach here is to try to prevent the development of air embolism and to make an early diagnosis in possible cases, keeping in mind that it can always develop. In this case report, we present a 51-year-old female patient with the diagnosis of air embolism in the postoperative period and the treatments applied.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Clinical Sciences
Journal Section
Case Report
Authors
Gülçin Patmano
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0000-0001-9138-035X
Türkiye
Remzi Salar
This is me
0000-0002-5078-9367
Türkiye
Ahmet Kaya
This is me
0000-0002-8751-5298
Türkiye
Publication Date
August 30, 2019
Submission Date
June 2, 2019
Acceptance Date
August 22, 2019
Published in Issue
Year 2019 Volume: 21 Number: 2
