[Subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum, pneumoperitoneum and retropneumoperitoneum following a colonoscopy with mucosectomy]

Gastroenterol Clin Biol. 2006 May;30(5):779-82. doi: 10.1016/s0399-8320(06)73314-0.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The occurrence of associated intraperitoneal and retroperitoneal colonic perforation is uncommon after colonoscopy. We report a case of this complication revealed by subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum, pneumoperitoneum and retro-pneumoperitoneum after colonic mucosectomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Colonoscopy / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Mucosa / surgery
  • Intestinal Perforation / diagnosis*
  • Intestinal Perforation / etiology
  • Mediastinal Emphysema / etiology
  • Pneumoperitoneum / etiology
  • Retropneumoperitoneum / etiology
  • Subcutaneous Emphysema / etiology