Computed tomographic proof of intracranial air bubbles after chest trauma. A case report
Lubbe, J.H.; Badenhorst, C.H.
South African Medical Journal 69(10): 639-640
1986
ISSN/ISBN: 0256-9574 PMID: 3704844 Document Number: 285602
A pulmonary bronchovenous fistula is postulated as the possible cause of cerebral air embolism in a case of left-sided hemiplegia after penetrating chest trauma. The possible mechanisms underlying the clinical picture, the consequences of cerebral air embolism and the management are briefly described.
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