Subcutaneous emphysema complicating laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Nobel, M.; Lombrozo, R.; Cohen, M.; Russo, I.; Antebi, E.
Harefuah 123(12): 523
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0017-7768 PMID: 1289200 Document Number: 403289
Laparoscopy using carbon dioxide has been a standard gynecological procedure for many years. During the past 3 years, it has become commonly used in general surgery as well. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in rapidly spreading world-wide. Although minor and major complications have been attributed to this procedure, their frequency is low. We report a case of subcutaneous emphysema following laparoscopic cholecystectomy.