Venous gas embolism (VGE) is a rare but potentially lethal complication of many forms of surgery. especially posterior fossa neurosurgery where the incidence is reported to be up to 80% - it can also occur in laparoscopic surgery. It usually occurs early in the procedure during insufflation of the abdomen. Rapid entry or large volumes of gas entering the venous circulation init... https://www.roneverhart.com/4003/