A lady presented in the emergency depament with a stab injury to the left side of the abdomen. She was hemodynamically stable and a contrast enhanced CT scan revealed a laceration in spleen. Laparoscopy was planned however the patient&;s pO2 suddenly dropped as soon as the pneumoperitoneum was created. What is the most likely cause
A lady presented in the emergency depament with a stab injury to the left side of the abdomen. She was hemodynamically stable and a contrast enhanced CT scan revealed a laceration in spleen. Laparoscopy was planned however the patient&;s pO2 suddenly dropped as soon as the pneumoperitoneum was created. What is the most likely cause
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A lady presented in the emergency depament with a stab injury to the left side of the abdomen. She was hemodynamically stable and a contrast enhanced CT scan revealed a laceration in spleen. Laparoscopy was planned however the patient&;s pO2 suddenly dropped as soon as the pneumoperitoneum was created. What is the most likely cause
β Correct Answer: A. Gaseous embolism through splenic vessels
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