[Pneumomediastinum as a sign of anastomotic leakage].
Anastomotic defect after colorectal surgery usually presents with clinical and biochemical signs and is confirmed by radiological studies. We report a rare case of anastomotic defect in the form of pneumomediastinum. The patient had no clinical signs of leakage, and no defect was found during acute laparotomy, performed because of wound dehiscence after the primary operation. Pneumomediastinum was found by chest radiography. Radiological examination of the colon with water-soluble contrast confirmed the leakage, and laparotomy revealed an anastomotic defect retroperitoneally.
Mohammad
Sharafaden Karim
SK
Slagelse Sygehus, Parenkymkirurgisk Afdeling, Slagelse. sharaf73@hotmail.com
Sørensen
Svetlana Leonidov
SL
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000601:surgery*; D000368:Aged; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation; D012811:Sigmoid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*