Coronary artery air embolism complicating a CT-guided percutaneous lung biopsy

We present an incidence of symptomatic air embolism into the right coronary artery during a percutaneous CT-guided lung biopsy that was successfully recognized during the procedure and managed accordingly. An active search for this complication should be made when the patient deteriorates on table and the usual complications (pneumothorax, vasovagal shock, etc.) are ruled out, as immediate resuscitative measures could be life-saving.
Source: Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research