Transient ischemic attack due to iatrogenic air embolism secondary to intracavernous injections during an urologic procedure
Vol. 37 No. 3 (2021), Clinical Cases
Vol. 37 No. 3 (2021)

Transient ischemic attack due to iatrogenic air embolism secondary to intracavernous injections during an urologic procedure

Clinical Cases
https://doi.org/10.22379/24224022380
Published 2021-10-22
Juan Luis Vélez Leal
Residente de medicina de urgencias, Universidad CES. Medellín, Colombia.
Juan Pablo Mesa Murillo
Residente de medicina de urgencias, Universidad CES. Medellín, Colombia.
Nicolás Alberto Herrera Saldarriaga
Médico general en urgencias, Clínica Las Américas AUNA. Medellín, Colombia.
Luis Gabriel Caicedo Bello
Médico especialista en medicina de urgencias, Clínica Las Américas AUNA. Medellín, Colombia.
Santiago Upegui Estrada
Médico especialista en medicina de urgencias, Clínica Las Américas AUNA. Medellín, Colombia.
Carlos Andrés Martínez Guerra
Médico especialista en medicina de urgencias, Clínica Las Américas AUNA. Medellín, Colombia.
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Keywords

Ischemic attack, transient
Embolism, air
Minor surgical procedures (MeSH)

Abstract

Here ia a case of transient ischemic attack with symptoms compatible with injury to the posterior cerebral circulation, secondary to iatrogenic air embolism. Clinical evolution and the most relevant aspects for the care and diagnosis of cerebrovascular stroke of the posterior circulation are described. Regarding air embolism, the diagnostic methods, clinical interventions, and available treatment options are described.

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