Pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema after perforation of the duodenum during gastroscopy

Autor: Allan, R N, Smallwood, C J
Zdroj: British Journal of Surgery; February 1973, Vol. 60 Issue: 2 p156-157, 2p
Abstrakt: The first case of duodenal perforation during gastroscopy is reported. The patient's symptoms were mild in contrast to the dramatic picture of perforated peptic ulcer. He developed a pneumoperitoneum, pneumomediastinum, and, in addition, subcutaneous emphysema of the neck—signs more commonly associated with oesophageal rupture than perforation of the duodenum.The aetiology of these signs and the prevention of this complication are discussed.
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