Air embolism as a complication following CT-guided lung biopsy: A case report and literature review.
| Title: | Air embolism as a complication following CT-guided lung biopsy: A case report and literature review. |
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| Authors: | Van Luong H; Center for Diagnostic Imaging, National Lung Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam.; Van Cong C; Center for Diagnostic Imaging, National Lung Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam.; Department of Radiology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam.; Tam TN; Center for Diagnostic Imaging, National Lung Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam.; Cuong VM; Center for Diagnostic Imaging, National Lung Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam.; Vu LT; Department of Radiology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam.; Viet DQ; Department of Radiology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam.; Hung ND; Department of Radiology, Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Dong Hoi Hospital, Dong Hoi, Vietnam.; Long NT; Department of Radiology, Vinmec Central Park, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.; Loc TQ; Department of Radiology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam.; Center for Diagnostic Imaging, Viet Duc University Hospital, Ha Noi, Vietnam. |
| Source: | Radiology case reports [Radiol Case Rep] 2026 Mar 20; Vol. 21 (6), pp. 2477-2481. Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Mar 20 (Print Publication: 2026). |
| Publication Type: | Case Reports; Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
| Journal Info: | Publisher: Elsevier Country of Publication: Netherlands NLM ID: 101467888 Publication Model: eCollection Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 1930-0433 (Print) Linking ISSN: 19300433 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Radiol Case Rep Subsets: PubMed not MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Publication: 2015-: Amsterdam : Elsevier; Original Publication: Seattle, WA : University of Washington, 2006- |
| Abstract: | Systemic air embolism following computed tomography (CT)--guided transthoracic lung biopsy is a rare but serious complication that can be life-threatening. We report the case of a 75-year-old male patient with a history of multi-drug-resistant bacterial pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), previously treated with bronchial artery embolization for hemoptysis. The patient underwent computed tomography (CT)-guided transthoracic lung biopsy. Post-procedure, he developed a systemic air embolism involving the aorta, which ultimately led to his death despite resuscitative efforts. This case highlights the potential risks associated with transthoracic lung biopsy in general and the devastating consequences of systemic air embolism in particular.; (© 2026 The Authors.) |
| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: Air embolism; CT-guided biopsy; Complication |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20260330 Date Completed: 20260330 Latest Revision: 20260330 |
| Update Code: | 20260428 |
| PubMed Central ID: | PMC13022666 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.radcr.2026.02.030 |
| PMID: | 41909111 |
| Database: | MEDLINE |
Case Reports; Journal Article