Pneumoperitoneum, Pneumothorax, and Pneumoretroperitoneum Post Colonoscopy: A Case report and Review of Literature

Autor: Melissa Kyriakos Saad, Toufic Saber, George Cortas, Elias Saikaly
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: European Medical Journal Gastroenterology, Vol 9, Iss 1, Pp 102-105 (2020)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2054-6203
Popis: Colonic perforation post colonoscopy is rarely seen; however, when coupled with massive pneumoperitoneum in haemodynamically stable patients, a real dilemma for surgeons is created. The decision between watchful waiting versus surgical intervention is the real challenge and while most surgeons will urge for surgical intervention, conservative management on the other hand can be safely applied in selected haemodynamically stable patients.
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