Fatal Venous Gas Embolism During Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography After Simultaneous Deployment of 2 Self-Expandable Metallic Stents

Gas embolisms are a rare complication of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). While there have been multiple reports of ERCP-associated air embolisms, only 2 case reports using oral cholangioscopy and CO 2 insufflation have been reported in the literature. We present a unique case...

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Published in:ACG case reports journal 2022-10, Vol.9 (10), p.e00873-e00873
Main Authors: Chuang, Justin, Kuang, Rebecca, Ramadugu, Ajit, Patel, Dipen, Sharma, Sachit, Shrestha, Kishan, Burlen, Jordan, Nawras, Ali
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Language:English
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Endoscopy
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Summary:Gas embolisms are a rare complication of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). While there have been multiple reports of ERCP-associated air embolisms, only 2 case reports using oral cholangioscopy and CO 2 insufflation have been reported in the literature. We present a unique case of a fatal CO 2 venous air embolism during ERCP without using cholangioscopy and with no intentional CO 2 insufflation of the biliary tree.
ISSN:2326-3253
2326-3253
DOI:10.14309/crj.0000000000000873