Air embolism complicating endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

作者：M Medhioub, Becem Trabelsi, A Khsiba, Zakaria Saied, Moufida Mahmoudi, Asma Ben Mohamed, Manel Yacoubi, Lamine Hamzaoui, Mechaal Ben Ali · 发表于：Future Science OA · 年份：2024 · DOI：10.2144/fsoa-2023-0174 · 被引用次数：1 · 研究领域：Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders、Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research、Abdominal Surgery and Complications

Aim: Venous air embolism is a rare but potentially life threatening complication of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. Diagnosis is difficult because of the lack of specific signs or symptoms. Case: A 62-year-old man underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography for choledocholithiasis. A cardiovascular collapse occurred during the procedure. The echocardiography showed air within the right ventricle. Aspiration of air from the right ventricle was done and saved the patient's life. Conclusion: We highlight through this case that increased awareness is essential for prompt recognition of the air embolism to allow life-saving therapy.