An abrupt decrease in arterial blood pressure may predict a high level carbon dioxide embolism in retroperitoneoscopic surgery: case report and a literature review

Carbon dioxide (CO2) embolism is the primary suspect in most cases of intraoperative “cardiovascular” collapse. However, there are few reports about CO2 embolism in retroperitoneal laparoscopy.
Source: BMC Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Case report Source Type: research