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Massive air embolism from the pulmonary artery

  • J. V. Cholankeril
  • , R. R. Joshi
  • , J. S. Cenizal
  • , S. Ketyer
  • , W. T. O'Connor
  • St. Elizabeth Hospital

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Abstract

Massive air embolism in a patient with severe hemoptysis is described. The hemoptysis was due to a side-to-side perforation of a left pulmonary artery branch to the superior branch of the left lower lobe bronchus secondary to an adjacent lung abscess. Intermittent positive pressure ventilation caused increased intrabronchial pressure and direct passage of air into the left lower lobe pulmonary artery, which caused a fatal embolism.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)33-34
Number of pages2
JournalUnknown Journal
Volume142
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1982

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
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