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ArticleFrontiers in medicine2024

Case report: A rare but fatal complication of hysteroscopy-air embolism during treatment for missed abortion.

Yang Ou, Jun-Qiang Li, Rong Tang, Duo-Na Ma, Yang Liu

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Article in Frontiers in medicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Yang OuDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Jiaotong University, The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu, Chengdu, China.
Jun-Qiang LiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Jiaotong University, The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu, Chengdu, China.
Rong TangDepartment of Obstetrics, Sichuan Jinsin Xinan Women's & Children's Hospital, Chengdu, China.
Duo-Na MaDepartment of Obstetrics, Sichuan Jinsin Xinan Women's & Children's Hospital, Chengdu, China.
Yang LiuDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Jiaotong University, The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu, Chengdu, China.

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Abstract

Hysteroscopic procedures complicated by air embolism (AE) are exceptionally rare occurrences in clinical practice, and there have been no previously reported cases of AE associated with hysteroscopic dilation and curettage. While the overall incidence of this complication is low, the consequences can be devastating. During early pregnancy, the unique physiological changes, such as elevated hormonal levels and increased uterine blood supply, significantly heighten the risk of AE development. Therefore, the prompt recognition of early signs and symptoms, coupled with the implementation of timely and effective interventions, are crucial to improve patient survival rates and minimize the risk of long-term sequelae. This case report presents the characteristic clinical manifestations and imaging findings associated with AE, providing a valuable clinical reference for obstetricians and gynecologists to recognize this rare yet potentially life-threatening complication of hysteroscopic procedures. Early detection and appropriate management are essential to optimize patient outcomes and prevent catastrophic consequences.

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air embolismcase reportdilation and curettagehysteroscopymissed abortion

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PMCPMC11659127

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