Ultrasonographic detection of air in the superior sagittal sinus in a neonate with transposition of the great arteries

Abstract Cerebral venous air embolism is a relatively rare condition that arises from iatrogenic or traumatic introduction of air into the venous system. We describe the ultrasonographic findings in a 1-day-old infant with iatrogenic retrograde cerebral venous air embolism, which to our knowledge, i...

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Published in:Radiology case reports 2017-03, Vol.12 (1), p.204-206
Main Authors: Rivers-Bowerman, Michael D., MD, MSc, Litz, Sharon, MD, Schmit, Pierre, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Cerebral venous air embolism
Neonate
Peripheral venous catheter
Radiology
Ultrasonography
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Summary:Abstract Cerebral venous air embolism is a relatively rare condition that arises from iatrogenic or traumatic introduction of air into the venous system. We describe the ultrasonographic findings in a 1-day-old infant with iatrogenic retrograde cerebral venous air embolism, which to our knowledge, is the earliest case reported in the literature to date. This case highlights the role of cerebral ultrasonography in the detection and surveillance of cerebral venous air embolism in neonates.
ISSN:1930-0433
1930-0433
DOI:10.1016/j.radcr.2016.11.022