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Iatrogenic air embolism following contrast injection during CT pulmonary angiography: a rare but serious complication
Abstract
Air embolism is a rare but potentially life-threatening clinical condition resulting from the entry of air into the vascular system. Although it most commonly occurs following surgical or invasive procedures or trauma, it can also arise during imaging procedures involving contrast media administration. This report presents a case of a 73-year-old female patient who developed intravascular air embolism during thoracic CT angiography following intravenous contrast injection. The patient was successfully managed with oxygen therapy and conservative monitoring.

Keywords : Iatrogenic complications, air embolism, contrast injection

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Article available in :
Volume 3, Issue 3, 2025
Page : 65-67
https://doi.org/10.51271/ICJEM-0062
Article Information
Received : 21 Tem 2025
Accepted : 07 Eyl 2025
Published : 23 Eyl 2025
Corresponding Author :

Kübra Kaplan Kasar: Department of Family Medicine, Kırıkkale Provincial Health Directorate, Kırıkkale, Turkiye

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Citation : Kaplan Kasar K, Kasar O. Iatrogenic air embolism following contrast injection during CT pulmonary angiography: a rare but serious complication. Intercont J Emerg Med. 2025;3(3):65-67.

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