British Journal of Anaesthesia 1993-Aug
Delayed surgical emphysema, pneumomediastinum and bilateral pneumothoraces after postoperative vomiting.
Solo gli utenti registrati possono tradurre articoli
Entra registrati
Il collegamento viene salvato negli appunti
Parole chiave
Astratto
We describe a case of surgical emphysema, pneumomediastinum and bilateral pneumothoraces which occurred some hours after general anaesthesia for a repeat laparoscopy and followed persistent nausea and vomiting. We report the case because of the unexpected and delayed appearance, which led to delay in diagnosis and management. We suggest that this intrathoracic air leak was a consequence of postoperative vomiting rather than a complication of laparoscopy.