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Air embolism with survival in a neonate

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Air embolism in neonates is usually fatal. We describe an infant who survived and discuss the pathogenesis and management of this condition.

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  1. R. C. Savani M.B., Ch.B.

    Present address: Division of Neonatology Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Mail Location #541 Medical Sciences Building 231 Bethesda Avenue, 42267-0541, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

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  1. Departments of Pediatrics and Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA

    R. C. Savani M.B., Ch.B., D. F. Merten & J. E. Brazy

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Savani, R.C., Merten, D.F. & Brazy, J.E. Air embolism with survival in a neonate. Pediatr Radiol 20, 480–482 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02075216

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