Pneumoretroperitoneum, Pneumomediastinum, Pneumothorax, and Subcutaneous Emphysema after Diagnostic Colonoscopy.

We report a rare case of rectosigmoid perforation occurring after diagnostic colonoscopy that developed into pneumoretroperitoneum, pneumomediastinum, pneumothorax, and subcutaneous emphysema, with a change in voice and neck swelling as the initial symptoms. The patient was successfully treated with endoscopic closure of the perforation and conservative management. PMID: 28934831 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28934831?dopt=Abstract

Source: Korean J Gastroenter... - September 22, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Lee HS, Park HH, Kim JS, Kang SH, Moon HS, Sung JK, Lee BS, Jeong HY Tags: Korean J Gastroenterol Source Type: research