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2024, Vol. 6, Issue 1, Part A
Cerebral venous air embolism after neurosurgical intervention: A case report and literature review
Author(s): S Fjouji, A Elbouti, C Mandour, N Doghmi and H Balkhi
Abstract: Background: Cerebral venous air embolism is a rare complication after a routine neurosurgical intervention. The pathophysiology is not clear despite the existence of several etiologies.Case presentation: A young male patient who was operated for a traumatic epidural hematoma. Post-operatively, he presented with confusion and headache without focal neurologic deficits. A brain computed tomography showed multiple cerebral venous gas emboli in the superior sagittal sinus. He received supportive treatment with a good clinical course. Discussion: The mechanism for entrance of air into the cerebral venous circulation is thought to be through retrograde rise. It can be a potentially lethal complication with mortality dependent on the volume of air within the vessels, rate of accumulation and the affected territory.Conclusion: The aim of this case report is to highlight an exceptional and understudied complication of neurosurgical intervention.
DOI: 10.22271/27080056.2024.v6.i1a.74
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S Fjouji, A Elbouti, C Mandour, N Doghmi, H Balkhi. Cerebral venous air embolism after neurosurgical intervention: A case report and literature review. J Case Rep Sci Images 2024;6(1):21-23. DOI: 10.22271/27080056.2024.v6.i1a.74
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