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Paradoxical Gas Embolism During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Postoperative Acute Cerebral Infarction: A Case Report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Gas embolism is a serious complication in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Intraoperative real‐time transesophageal echocardiography is helpful for diagnosis. We present a case of a 61‐year‐old man who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy and experienced circulatory shock. Transesophageal echocardiography showed a large number of bubbles in four cardiac chambers, although there was an absence of an intracardiac shunt. After the surgery, the patient had an impairment of limb movement and was diagnosed with postoperative acute cerebral infarction.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.72401

Authors: Zhengxiao Lai, Yuling Tang, Xuejie Li

Institutions: Sichuan University, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, West China Medical Center of Sichuan University, West China Hospital of Sichuan University

Language: English

Topic: Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,820