Suspected cerebrovascular air embolism during endoscopic esophageal varices ligation under sedation with fatal outcome: A case report |
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Authors: | Cuo-Mao-Ji Zhang Xiao Wang |
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Institution: | Cuo-Mao-Ji Zhang, Xiao Wang, Department of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China |
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Abstract: | BACKGROUNDAir embolism is a very rare, yet serious and potentially fatal complication of digestive endoscopic treatment. Air embolism is the result of air directly entering the arteries or veins. However, to recognize neurological dysfunction under sedation can be difficult. Therefore, it is extremely important to identify high-risk groups and take preventive measures.CASE SUMMARYHerein, we report a 74-year-old female patient with esophageal varices who suffered from consciousness disturbance after the third endoscopic ligation of esophageal varices under sedation. Combined with the patient’s imaging examination results and medical history, we highly suspected that the patient had developed paradoxical cerebral air embolism during endoscopic ligation. We learned that the patient died at a later follow-up. In order to be able to identify and prevent the occurrence of air embolism early, we summarize and analyze the risk factors, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, prevention and treatment options of gastrointestinal endoscopy complicated by cerebral air embolism.CONCLUSIONElectroencephalographic monitoring helps to recognize the occurrence of air embolism in time and increase the patient''s chance of survival. |
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Keywords: | Cerebral infarction Paradoxical air embolism Endoscopic ligation Esophageal variceal Sedation Case report |
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