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Cerebral air embolism

Case contributed by Stefan Ludwig
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Left sided hemiplegia and gaze deviation to the right after esophageal dilatation.

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
ct

There are innumerable right hemisphere small air bubbles.

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