Fatal Air Embolism after Choroidal Melanoma Endoresection without Air Infusion: A Case Report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of this study was to report 2 cases of pulmonary air embolism developing several hours after choroidal melanoma endoresection without the use of air infusion during the surgery, with fatality in 1 patient.

Methods

The method of this study was case report.

Participants

Two patients with large choroidal melanomas who collapsed several hours after endoresection without air infusion as a result of pulmonary air embolism.

Results

A 72-year-old man collapsed 4 h and 30 min after endoresection without air infusion. Computerized tomography angiography confirmed air embolism. The patient died after 86 min of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. A 41-year-old woman collapsed 5 h and 30 min after endoresection, performed without air infusion and with close mo

SUBMITTER: Rojanaporn D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8531826 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature