What Researchers Did
Researchers described a case where ultrasound and computed tomography were used to diagnose acute decompression sickness in a diver.
What They Found
A 53-year-old man who performed a 44-minute dive to 21 meters developed severe abdominal pain and dyspnea after surfacing. Ultrasound revealed a marked snowstorm pattern in the portal vein and right ventricle, while CT showed multiple gas bubbles in various veins, leading to a diagnosis of decompression sickness.
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.