Case report: Tension pneumoperitoneum after diagnostic colonoscopy in an 11 y/o boy with Crohns disease
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.09.135
Abstract: Highlights • Benign Pneumoperitoneum can rarely follow colonoscopy.• Even benign Pneumoperitoneum can lead to tension pneumoperitoneum.• Tension pneumoperitoneum is a critically dangerous adverse event.• Risk of perforation and microperforation increases in chronically inflamed intestine.• Apparently,… read more here.
Keywords: tension pneumoperitoneum; pneumoperitoneum; report tension; case report ... See more keywords
Tension pneumoperitoneum following colonic perforation due to barotrauma
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-250043
Abstract: Barotrauma of the colorectum is an uncommon entity that usually occurs after colonoscopy. Perforation of the colon by non-iatrogenic barotrauma of the colon, with tension pneumoperitoneum, is very rare. We present a case of a… read more here.
Keywords: barotrauma; perforation; tension pneumoperitoneum; colon ... See more keywords
Tension Pneumoperitoneum Associated with Nasopharyngeal Catheter Oxygen Delivery during Bronchoscopy.
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DOI: 10.1164/rccm.201701-0181im
Abstract: Author Disclosure: None of the authors has a financial relationship with a commercial entity that has an interest in the subject of this manuscript. Corresponding Author: Name: Karim El-Kersh Address: Department Medicine, Division of Pulmonary,… read more here.
Keywords: tension pneumoperitoneum; medicine; associated nasopharyngeal; pneumoperitoneum associated ... See more keywords
Tension pneumoperitoneum caused by intestinal perforation from underlying colon cancer: a case report
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DOI: 10.1186/s13256-020-02437-2
Abstract: Tension pneumoperitoneum, a form of abdominal compartment syndrome, is an important clinical condition. Increased pressure in the intraperitoneal cavity leads to respiratory and circulatory instability. Most of the reported cases include complications due to active… read more here.
Keywords: tension pneumoperitoneum; perforation; colon; tension ... See more keywords