A case of venous air embolism during transurethral resection of the prostate
Venous air embolism is a rare complication during transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). We report a case of air embolism during TURP under general anesthesia in a 56-year-old man. Incorrect assembly of the resectoscope-drain aspiration system caused rapid entrainment of air into the vein o...
| Veröffentlicht in: | Hinyokika kiyo. Acta urologica Japonica. - 1962. - 53(2007), 6 vom: 15. Juni, Seite 409-11 |
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| Format: | Aufsatz |
| Sprache: | English |
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| Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk: | Hinyokika kiyo. Acta urologica Japonica |
| Schlagworte: | Case Reports Journal Article |
| Zusammenfassung: | Venous air embolism is a rare complication during transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). We report a case of air embolism during TURP under general anesthesia in a 56-year-old man. Incorrect assembly of the resectoscope-drain aspiration system caused rapid entrainment of air into the vein of the prostate bed. Rapid recognition of the condition and prompt treatment are required |
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| Beschreibung: | Date Completed 27.07.2007 Date Revised 16.07.2007 published: Print Citation Status MEDLINE |
| ISSN: | 0018-1994 |