Pneumatosis intestinalis and laparoscopic exploration: Beware of gas explosion

Kwang Dae Hong; Sun Il Lee; Hong Young Moon

doi:10.1089/lap.2011.0465

Pneumatosis intestinalis and laparoscopic exploration: Beware of gas explosion

Kwang Dae Hong, Sun Il Lee, Hong Young Moon

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Abstract

Colonic gas explosion, although rare, is sometimes a fatal iatrogenic complication in endoscopic procedures or laparotomic surgery, but it has not been reported during port incision of laparoscopy. We report a case of gas detonation in a patient with pneumatosis intestinalis and pneumoperitoneum, on opening the peritoneum with a diathermy for umbilical trocar insertion. Based on our experience, in cases of pneumoperitoneum, surgeons need to avoid using a diathermy in opening the peritoneum.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	273-275
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surgical Techniques
Volume	22
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1089/lap.2011.0465
Publication status	Published - 2012 Apr 1
Externally published	Yes

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Pneumatosis intestinalis and laparoscopic exploration: Beware of gas explosion

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