J Korean Neurol Assoc.  2008 May;26(2):146-148.

Cerebral Air Embolism Following a Gastroscopy

• Song DB
• Cho HJ
• Ye BS
• Heo JH

Abstract

Cerebral air embolism, the entry of air into the cerebral artery, is an iatrogenic clinical problem in most cases, which may result in seizure, severe neurologic deficits and even death. Although cerebral air embolism may result from almost all procedures that are performed in clinical specialties, occurrence following a gastroscopy is very rare. We report a patient who developed cerebral air embolism following a gastroscopy.

Keyword

Cerebral air embolism; Gastroscopy; Hyperbaric oxygen

MeSH Terms

Cerebral Arteries
Embolism, Air
Gastroscopy
Humans
Neurologic Manifestations
Seizures