Retroperitoneal, mediastinal, and subcutaneous emphysema, complicating colonoscopy and rectal polypectomy.
Τίτλος | Retroperitoneal, mediastinal, and subcutaneous emphysema, complicating colonoscopy and rectal polypectomy. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2008 |
Authors | Ballas, K. D., Rafailidis S. F., Triantaphyllou A., Symeonidis N., Pavlidis T. E., Psarras K., Marakis G. N., & Sakadamis A. K. |
Journal | J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A |
Volume | 18 |
Issue | 5 |
Pagination | 717-20 |
Date Published | 2008 Oct |
ISSN | 1092-6429 |
Λέξεις κλειδιά | Aged, Colonoscopy, Humans, Intestinal Perforation, Male, Mediastinal Emphysema, Rectum, Retropneumoperitoneum, Subcutaneous Emphysema |
Abstract | Complications of flexible endoscopy-though still rare-are increasing in frequency lately as more invasive procedures are routinely performed. Perforation, hemorrhage, coagulation disorders, thrombophlebitis, and splenic rupture have all been reported to complicate colonoscopy and colorectal polypectomies. In this paper, we report on a case of retroperitoneal, mediastinal, and neck surgical emphysema, complicating colonoscopy and rectal polypectomy, presented initially as a change in the voice and facial swelling. |
DOI | 10.1089/lap.2008.0003 |
Alternate Journal | J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A |
PubMed ID | 18803515 |