What Researchers Did
Researchers presented a case of a 49-year-old active-duty female who developed arterial gas embolism following an esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
What They Found
The patient experienced significant left-sided neurological deficits, including weakness and confusion, after the procedure. She was diagnosed with arterial gas embolism and achieved near-resolution of symptoms following multiple hyperbaric oxygen treatments.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, the findings of this study cannot be generalized to a broader patient population.