Pneumopericardium and pneumomediastinum after polypectomy.
A case of colonic perforation followed by the development of pneumopericardium, pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema as complications of colonoscopic polypectomy is described. Surgical intervention with primary closure was successfully performed 24 hours after perforation.
Bakker
J
J
Department of Internal Medicine, Stichting Streekziekenhuis Hilversum, The Netherlands.
van Kersen
F
F
Bellaar Spruyt
J
J
D000368:Aged; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D003111:Colonic Polyps / Q000601:surgery*; D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*; D011026:Pneumopericardium / Q000209:etiology*