Pneumoperitoneum and pneumomediastinum: unusual complications of laparoscopy.
Pneumoretroperitoneum and pneumomediastinum are rare complications of laparoscopy. We report one such case. The mechanism of development of these complications is explained. No specific treatment needs to be instituted in most of these patients.
Shah
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Dept. of Radiology, K.E.M. Hospital, Parel, Bombay, Maharashtra.
Ramakantan
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*; D011027:Pneumoperitoneum / Q000209:etiology*