What Researchers Did
Researchers reported a rare case of delayed air embolism following a transthoracic needle biopsy in a 62-year-old woman.
What They Found
They found that a 62-year-old woman presented with neurological signs, including restlessness and focal deficits, 4 hours after a percutaneous transthoracic lung biopsy, which was attributed to air embolism. The patient recovered favorably after hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection as it is a case report from outside Canada.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, this study's findings are not generalizable to the broader patient population.