Extensive subcutaneous emphysema due to colonic perforation following colonoscopy
JCPSP-Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. 2009; 19 (6): 383-385
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ABSTRACT
During colonoscopy, subcutaneous emphysema may occur as a result of colonic perforation into retroperitoneal area. In this report, a 54-year-old woman with sigmoid colon perforation following colonoscopy is described. Subcutaneous emphysema was the first manifestation of the perforation in this case. Initially, the patient received supportive, non-surgical treatment, but due to development of acute abdominal signs and symptoms in later stages, the patient underwent surgical treatment
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IMEMR (Mediterraneo Oriental)
Asunto principal:
Retroneumoperitoneo
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Colon Sigmoide
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Enfisema Subcutáneo
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Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X
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Colonoscopía
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Perforación Intestinal
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Enfisema Mediastínico
Tipo de estudio:
Informe de Casos
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
J. Coll. Physicians Surg. Pak.
Año:
2009
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