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Massive Systemic Air Embolism During Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation of a Primary Lung Tumor
Anesthesia & Analgesia, 07/20/09

Jeannin A et al. – The case of a systemic air embolism occurring during pulmonary radiofrequency ablation is reported. At the end of the procedure, the patient experienced a sudden myocardial infarction, complicated by ventricular fibrillation, cardiac arrest, and cerebral infarction. The occurrence of this life–threatening event confirms the need to train experienced anesthesiologists in these new invasive approaches to cancer treatment.

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Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine, 10/14/09 Relevance Score: 69%

Air Embolism and Needle Track Implantation Complicating CT-Guided Percutaneous Thoracic Biopsy: Single-Institution Experience
American Journal of Roentgenology, 11/06/09 Relevance Score: 66%

Systemic Air Embolization Originating from a Pleural Air Leak via a Left Ventricular Assist Device Cannula Anastomosis Site
Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography, 10/16/09 Relevance Score: 66%

New Anticoagulants in Atrial Fibrillation
Seminars in Thrombosis and Hemostasis, 10/02/09 Relevance Score: 65%

Association of Ambient Ozone Exposure with Airway Inflammation and Allergy in Adults with Asthma
Journal of Asthma, 10/30/09 Relevance Score: 64%