Massive periorbital emphysema associated with laparoscopic nephrectomy.
A 63-year-old man presented with marked swelling and inability to open the left eye immediately after laparoscopic nephrectomy for a left renal mass. A diagnosis of periorbital emphysema was made, and within 3 days, the emphysema spontaneously improved. This case demonstrates that periorbital emphysema, a rare condition, can be a benign complication of laparoscopic nephrectomy.
Aggarwal
Nalini K
NK
Lions Eye Institute, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York 12208, USA. guptana@yahoo.com
Meyer
Dale R
DR
D004646:Emphysema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009392:Nephrectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology