A rare but fatal complication of percutaneous nephrolithotomy; Massive air embolism

It’s hard to diagnose the massive air embolism if postmortem computed tomography is not performed during autopsy or if the organ dissection is not made under water by suspecting previously. In the case of this suspicion, a good case history along with a detailed examination and evaluation of previous clinical information may serve as a reference point. In this report; it has been presented an autopsy case of massive air embolism due to a complication of percutaneous nephrolithotomy that may be easily missed during autopsy examinations and has been highlighted the importance of postmortem computerized tomography