Small intestinal perforation and peritonitis after liposuction.
A case of small intestinal perforation and peritonitis after tumescent liposuction performed in an ambulatory setting elsewhere is presented. Only four other cases were reported earlier. In all cases, the diagnosis had been missed initially. Unique problems in diagnosis, preventive steps, and risk reduction are discussed.
Department of Surgery, Welcare Hospital, Al Garhoud Area, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. drmaheshm2000@yahoo.com
Mahesh
M
Mallappa
Mohan
M
Rangaswamy
Mohamed Faruq
MF
Badiuddin
D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000293:injuries*; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000293:injuries; D015187:Lipectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000601:surgery; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery