Figure 3From: Systemic air embolism during percutaneous core needle biopsy of the lung: frequency and risk factors a and b: Transversal CT-slice of a 48 y/o patient during the biopsy of a small nodule located in the left lower lobe (a). The CT-Scan after biopsy showed a SAE in the left atrium, the aorta, and intercostal arteries (b). The patient suffered from a transient amaurosis.Back to article page