SPONTANEOUS SUBCUTANEOUS EMPHYSEMA AND PNEUMOMEDIASTINUM WITH PROGRESSION TO PNEUMORETROPERITONEUM AS A RARE COMPLICATION OF COVID-19 PNEUMONIA
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2021.07.471
Abstract: TOPIC: Chest Infections TYPE: Medical Student/Resident Case Reports INTRODUCTION: Spontaneous pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, and subcutaneous emphysema have been described as rare life-threatening complications of COVID-19. Reports of pneumoperitoneum or pneumoretroperitoneum are extremely rare. We present a… read more here.
Keywords: subcutaneous emphysema; ventilation; covid; pneumomediastinum ... See more keywords
Approach to the patient with pneumoretroperitoneum
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DOI: 10.1111/ans.16061
Abstract: We present a case of sudden onset abdominal pain and computed tomography findings of extensive pneumoretroperitoneum; followed by discussion of the relevant surgical anatomy, diagnostic workup and subsequent management. Gas in the retroperitoneal space or… read more here.
Keywords: approach patient; retroperitoneal; gas; pneumoretroperitoneum ... See more keywords