Subcutaneous emphysema, pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, and pneumoperitoneum during colonoscopic balloon dilation: A case report

Yi Chen Chan; Yu Chuan Tsai; Shih Yuan Fang

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Subcutaneous emphysema, pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, and pneumoperitoneum during colonoscopic balloon dilation: A case report

Yi Chen Chan, Yu Chuan Tsai, Shih Yuan Fang

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Abstract

A 77-year-old woman underwent colonoscopic balloon dilatation for colonic stricture 1 year after laparoscopic anterior resection of sigmoid colon cancer. During the balloon dilatation, panfacial swelling and apnea were noted. Emergency endotracheal intubation was undertaken. Chest X-ray revealed diffuse subcutaneous emphysema and bilateral pneumothorax. We discuss the possible mechanism and management of this uncommon complication during therapeutic colonoscopy.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	669-672
Number of pages	4
Journal	Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
Volume	26
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S1607-551X(10)70102-9
Publication status	Published - 2010 Dec

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Subcutaneous emphysema, pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, and pneumoperitoneum during colonoscopic balloon dilation: A case report

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