[Paradoxical arterial gas embolism following a direct incisive injury to the skull].

CONCLUSION: This case reflects the simultaneous presence of air in the arterial and venous circulation of the brain, as well as the peripheral communication through a patent foramen ovale. This production mechanism is poorly documented in the literature.
PMID: 31310000 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Revista de Neurologia - July 18, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Rodenas-Lozano R, Molina-Nuevo JD, Collado-Jimenez RM, Ayo-Martin O, Pedrosa-Jimenez MJ, Lopez-Martinez L, Hernandez-Fernandez F Tags: Rev Neurol Source Type: research