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ArticleRadiology case reports2026

Air embolism as a complication following CT-guided lung biopsy: A case report and literature review.

Hoang Van Luong, Cung Van Cong, Tran Nhat Tam, Vu Manh Cuong, Le Tuan Vu, Do Quoc Viet, Nguyen Duc Hung, Nguyen Tien Long, Tran Quang Loc

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Hoang Van LuongCenter for Diagnostic Imaging, National Lung Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Cung Van CongCenter for Diagnostic Imaging, National Lung Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Tran Nhat TamCenter for Diagnostic Imaging, National Lung Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Vu Manh CuongCenter for Diagnostic Imaging, National Lung Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Le Tuan VuDepartment of Radiology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Do Quoc VietDepartment of Radiology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Nguyen Duc HungDepartment of Radiology, Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Dong Hoi Hospital, Dong Hoi, Vietnam.
Nguyen Tien LongDepartment of Radiology, Vinmec Central Park, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Tran Quang LocDepartment of Radiology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam.

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Abstract

Systemic air embolism following computed tomography (CT)--guided transthoracic lung biopsy is a rare but serious complication that can be life-threatening. We report the case of a 75-year-old male patient with a history of multi-drug-resistant bacterial pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), previously treated with bronchial artery embolization for hemoptysis. The patient underwent computed tomography (CT)-guided transthoracic lung biopsy. Post-procedure, he developed a systemic air embolism involving the aorta, which ultimately led to his death despite resuscitative efforts. This case highlights the potential risks associated with transthoracic lung biopsy in general and the devastating consequences of systemic air embolism in particular.

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Air embolismComplicationCT-guided biopsy

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