Carbon dioxide embolism during laparoscopic cholecystectomy

R. J. Moskop, David Lubarsky

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Abstract

We present a 38-year-old woman with cholelithiasis having laparoscopic cholecystectomy. After two attempts of abdominal insufflation using CO2 and a Verres needle, the patient had symptoms consistent with a venous gas embolism. The patient was treated quickly and recovered without sequelae. Surgery was continued, and inspection of the liver showed two Verres needle puncture wounds.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)414-415
Number of pages2
JournalSouthern Medical Journal
Volume87
Issue number3
StatePublished - Jan 1 1994
Externally publishedYes

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Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Embolism
Carbon Dioxide
Needles
Air Embolism
Insufflation
Cholelithiasis
Punctures
Liver
Wounds and Injuries

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Moskop, R. J., & Lubarsky, D. (1994). Carbon dioxide embolism during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Southern Medical Journal, 87(3), 414-415.

Carbon dioxide embolism during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. / Moskop, R. J.; Lubarsky, David.

In: Southern Medical Journal, Vol. 87, No. 3, 01.01.1994, p. 414-415.

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Moskop, RJ & Lubarsky, D 1994, 'Carbon dioxide embolism during laparoscopic cholecystectomy', Southern Medical Journal, vol. 87, no. 3, pp. 414-415.
Moskop RJ, Lubarsky D. Carbon dioxide embolism during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Southern Medical Journal. 1994 Jan 1;87(3):414-415.
Moskop, R. J. ; Lubarsky, David. / Carbon dioxide embolism during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. In: Southern Medical Journal. 1994 ; Vol. 87, No. 3. pp. 414-415.
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