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Philippe Camus, M.D.

Dijon, France

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Nitrous oxide (N2O)

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VI.a Pulmonary embolism - Venous thrombosis/thromboembolism

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Last update : 24/12/2019
 
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Publications

Pulmonary embolus associated with a rare provoking factor: recreational nitrous oxide use.
BMJ case reports 2022 Mar 14;15; 2022 Mar 14
Pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis caused by nitrous oxide abuse: A case report.
World journal of clinical cases 2019 Dec 06;7;4057-4062 2019 Dec 06

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