A lady presented in the emergency department 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. 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 department 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. 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 department 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. The patient's pO2 suddenly dropped as soon as the pneumoperitoneum was created. What is the most likely cause:
✓ Correct Answer: D. Gaseous embolism through splenic vessels
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