Abdominal compartment syndrome as a complication of endoscopic carbon dioxide insufflation in a patient with malignant bowel obstruction: a case report.

Autor: Tanabe, Taro, Tsukuda, Genki, Hobo, Takahiro, Yokoyama, Noboru, Inoue, Haruhiro
Zdroj: Surgical Case Reports; 11/21/2023, Vol. 9, p1-5, 5p
Abstrakt: Background: A self-expandable metal stent is often placed as a bridge to elective surgical treatment of left-sided malignant obstruction of the colon because it allows for primary anastomosis without the need for a temporary stoma, which has a positive impact on the patient’s quality of life. However, although a relatively safe procedure, colonic stenting can have complications that require emergency surgery. This case report describes a rare case of abdominal compartment syndrome that occurred as a complication of endoscopic insufflation during colonic stenting. Case presentation: The patient was a 72-year-old woman who presented complaining of several days of constipation and loss of appetite. Computed tomography of the abdomen revealed obstruction of the sigmoid colon by a tumor. There were no symptoms or computed tomography findings to suggest perforation. Therefore, an attempt was made to insert a self-expandable metal stent. Acute respiratory disturbance and a change in consciousness occurred during the stenting procedure, with marked abdominal distention. Abdominal compartment syndrome was diagnosed and treated by decompressive laparotomy. Conclusions: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of abdominal compartment syndrome as a complication of endoscopic insufflation during colonic stenting. The possibility of abdominal compartment syndrome should be considered if acute respiratory disturbance or altered consciousness occurs during endoscopic procedure in a patient with malignant bowel obstruction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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