Fatal cerebral venous air embolism during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography-case report and review of the literature.

Nern, C

Fatal cerebral venous air embolism during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography-case report and review of the literature. [electronic resource] - Clinical neuroradiology Dec 2012 - 371-4 p. digital

Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review

1869-1447

10.1007/s00062-012-0155-0 doi


Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Bile Duct Neoplasms--pathology
Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic--pathology
Brain--pathology
Brain Edema--diagnosis
Cerebral Veins--pathology
Cholangiocarcinoma--pathology
Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde--adverse effects
Cholestasis, Intrahepatic--pathology
Embolism, Air--diagnosis
Fatal Outcome
Female
Foramen Ovale, Patent--complications
Hepatic Duct, Common--pathology
Humans
Intracranial Embolism--diagnosis
Male
Middle Aged
Stents
Tomography, X-Ray Computed