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Post-traumatic cerebral air embolism. Case report

I Muras1, R Bonsignore, L Cesaro

  • 1Department of Neuroradiology, University School of Medicine, Ospedale CTO, Napoli, Italia.

Journal of Neuroradiology = Journal De Neuroradiologie
|December 1, 1994
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A severe chest trauma led to a rare case of post-traumatic cerebral air embolism. This condition, where air enters the brain

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Post-traumatic complications can be diverse and severe.
  • Cerebral air embolism is a rare but critical condition following trauma.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with multiple rib fractures and right-sided hemo-pneumothorax.
  • Associated findings included intra-alveolar/interstitial hemorrhages and mediastinal emphysema.

Findings:

  • Computed tomography (CT) scan of the head revealed features consistent with arterial air embolism.
  • The patient was diagnosed with brain death.

Implications:

  • Highlights the potential for paradoxical embolism in severe thoracic trauma.
  • Underscores the importance of advanced imaging in diagnosing rare neurological complications.

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  • Emphasizes the critical and often fatal outcomes of cerebral air embolism.