What Researchers Did
Researchers reported a near-fatal case of air embolism that occurred during a percutaneous thin needle aspiration biopsy of the lung.
What They Found
They found that a near-fatal air embolism complicated one percutaneous thin needle aspiration biopsy of the lung. Successful treatment for this rare complication was achieved using hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection as it does not involve Canadian researchers, institutions, or patients.
Study Limitations
A significant limitation of this study is that it is a single case report, which limits the generalizability of its findings.