Venous Gas Embolism Caused by Fibrin Sealant Application to the Prostate During Greenlight Laser Photoselective Vaporization

We describe the case of a nitrogen venous gas embolism during Greenlight laser photovaporization of the prostate during the application of fibrin sealant to the operative site for hemostasis. Fibrin sealant application by a compressed gas applicator is a cause of venous air embolism, and this case highlights the need to keep venous gas embolism in mind when compressed gas applicators are used.

Source: A&A Case Reports - April 15, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Case Reports: Case Report Source Type: research