Subcutaneous emphysema. Complication associated with pneumoperitoneum during videolaparoscopic cholecystectomy
Schietroma, M.; Carlei, F.; Perata, E.; Capperucci, G.; Perata, A.; Natuzzi, G.; Simi, M.
Minerva Chirurgica 56(4): 405-407
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0026-4733 PMID: 11460077 Document Number: 528876
Diagnostic and therapeutic laparoscopy is a safe procedure, which, however, is not without complications. The rare occurrence of subcutaneous emphysema, as a consequence of pneumoperitoneum, following laparoscopic cholecystectomy, is reported. The mechanism for the development of this complication and its management are discussed.