title: Subcutaneous emphysema and pneumothorax following endoscopic sphincterotomy.
abstract: Endoscopic sphincterotomy is a commonly performed procedure for recurrent stones and retained stones in the common bile duct. This procedure, however, has significant morbidity and mortality. A complication, which appears to be unique, of endoscopic sphincterotomy leading to a right pneumothorax and subcutaneous emphysema is reported.
authors.affiliation: University of Melbourne, Department of Surgery, Repatriation General Hospital, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia.
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authors.lastname: Gya
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authors.lastname: Sali
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authors.lastname: Angus
mesh_terms: D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde; D004646:Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D042882:Gallstones / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology*; D013105:Sphincterotomy, Transduodenal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*