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Case Reports
. 1990 Jan;36(1):31-2.

Pneumoperitoneum and pneumomediastinum: unusual complications of laparoscopy

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  • PMID: 2151452
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Case Reports

Pneumoperitoneum and pneumomediastinum: unusual complications of laparoscopy

P Shah et al. J Postgrad Med. 1990 Jan.
Free article

Abstract

Pneumoretroperitoneum and pneumomediastinum are rare complications of laparoscopy. We report one such case. The mechanism of development of these complications is explained. No specific treatment needs to be instituted in most of these patients.

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