Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology
https://bjan-sba.org/article/doi/10.1016/j.bjane.2014.02.012
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology
Clinical Informations

Simple handling of venous air embolism during abdominal myomectomy

Manejo simples de embolia gasosa durante miomectomia abdominal

Betül Basaran; Ahmet Basaran; Betül Kozanhan; Sadı; k Özmen; Mustafa Basaran

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Abstract

Abstract We report a case of venous air embolism during abdominal myomectomy. Although true incidence of venous air embolism is not known, in literature most of reported cases are belongs to sitting position craniotomies. Many of those are subclinical, and diagnostic methods have varying degrees of sensitivity and specificity. At time of suspicion, prevention of any subsequent air emboli is the cornerstone of treatment.

Keywords

Venous air embolism, Myomectomy, Anesthesia

Resumo

Resumo Relatamos um caso de embolia gasosa durante miomectomia abdominal. Embora a incidência exata de embolia gasosa não seja conhecida, a maioria dos casos relatados na literatura se refere à posição sentada em craniotomias. Muitos casos são subclínicos e os métodos diagnósticos têm diferentes graus de sensibilidade e especificidade. No momento da suspeita, a prevenção de qualquer êmbolo de ar subsequente é a chave fundamental do tratamento.

Palavras-chave

Embolia aérea, Miomectomia, Anestesia

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