CTICasesOpen Fracture and Venous Air Embolism
Cite this case
[...]. Open Fracture and Venous Air Embolism. CTICases. Published August 18, 2022. https://cticases.com/c/m76fb
Imaging findings
Presence of gas in the systemic venous system (brachial, brachiocephalic, and pulmonary artery) resulting from an open elbow fracture.
Key takeaways
Open fractures can act as a portal for venous air embolism, which is visible on CT.
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