Retroperitoneal and mediastinal emphysema as a complication of colonoscopy.
Retroperitoneal and mediastinal emphysema as a complication of colonoscopy, though infrequent, may occur. It is important to realize that this can be a benign clinical condition that will resolve with conservative management. A case of retroperitoneal emphysema after routine colonoscopy is reported with a review of literature and a brief discussion.
D000328:Adult; D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004646:Emphysema / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space