Laparoscopic fundoplication: a new technique with new complications?
We report pneumomediastinum, pneumopericardium, and subcutaneous emphysema occurring in patients who underwent laparoscopic fundoplication in our clinic. These complications might adversely affect hemodynamics during this procedure.
Overdijk
L E
LE
Department of Anesthesiology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Rademaker
B M
BM
Ringers
J
J
Odoom
J A
JA
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D018662:Fundoplication / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011026:Pneumopericardium / Q000209:etiology*; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*