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Case Report: A rare successful case of treating cerebral air embolism following the removal of a central venous catheter without intracardiac structural abnormalities

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Cerebral air embolism following the removal of a central venous catheter is a rare and often fatal complication, resulting in severe neurological deficits and potentially death. Case presentation: We report a unique case involving a 57-year-old male, where the postoperative removal of a central venous catheter resulted in cerebral air embolism in a patient with esophageal cancer who had no intracardiac structural abnormalities. Following treatment that included low-temperature brain protection and the reduction of cerebral edema, a favorable prognosis was achieved. Conclusions: This case underscores the efficacy of prompt low-temperature brain protection in managing cerebral air embolism. Additionally, it examines potential mechanisms underlying cerebral air embolism in the absence of intracardiac structural abnormalities.

Source: Frontiers in Surgery

DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2025.1673766

Authors: Mingzhe Song, Wenxiang Wang, Jie Wu

Institutions: Central South University, Hunan Cancer Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis

Subfield: Emergency Medical Services

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,801