Pneumoretroperitoneum, Pneumomediastinum, Pneumothorax, and Subcutaneous Emphysema after Diagnostic Colonoscopy / 대한소화기학회지
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
;
: 145-149, 2017.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-21597
ABSTRACT
Colonoscopy is a commonly performed endoscopic procedure. Although it is generally considered to be safe, serious complications, such as colorectal perforation, can occur. Most colonic perforations are intraperitoneal and cause pneumoperitoneum with acute abdominal pain as the initial symptom. However, extraperitoneal perforations with pneumoretroperitoneum may happen, albeit rarely, with atypical initial symptoms. We report a rare case of rectosigmoid perforation occurring after diagnostic colonoscopy that developed into pneumoretroperitoneum, pneumomediastinum, pneumothorax, and subcutaneous emphysema, with a change in voice and neck swelling as the initial symptoms. The patient was successfully treated with endoscopic closure of the perforation and conservative management.
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Assunto principal:
Pneumoperitônio
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Pneumotórax
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Retropneumoperitônio
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Enfisema Subcutâneo
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Voz
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Dor Abdominal
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Colonoscopia
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Colo
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Enfisema Mediastínico
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Pescoço
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
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