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Ann R Coll Surg Engl
; 96(5): e14-5, 2014 Jul.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-24992404
ABSTRACT
Unfortunately, in the era of minimal access surgery, visceral injuries due to laparoscopic port insertion are common. Most such injuries are diagnosed on direct vision through a laparoscope camera. We report a case of iatrogenic gastric perforation during laparoscopy, presenting in an unusual way in the form of a very high carbon dioxide output on the anaesthesia monitor. This atypical presentation should be borne in mind while performing laparoscopy.