Hirst, A E Fatal air embolism following perforation of the cecum in a patient with peritoneovenous shunt for ascites. [electronic resource] - The American journal of gastroenterology Nov 1981 - 453-5 p. digital Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article ISSN: 0002-9270 Subjects--Topical Terms: AgedArteriovenous Malformations--surgeryAscites--therapyCecal Diseases--complicationsCecum--blood supplyElectrocoagulationEmbolism, Air--etiologyHumansIntestinal Perforation--complicationsLiver Cirrhosis--therapyMalePeritoneovenous Shunt--adverse effectsVascular Surgical Procedures--adverse effects