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.
Mallappa
Mahesh
M
Department of Surgery, Welcare Hospital, Al Garhoud Area, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. drmaheshm2000@yahoo.com
Rangaswamy
Mohan
M
Badiuddin
Mohamed Faruq
MF
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