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. 2017:40:43-46.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2017.08.028. Epub 2017 Aug 24.

Stomach perforation post cardiopulmonary resuscitation-A case report

Aasim Khan  1 , Neil Merrett  2 , Selwyn Selvendran  2
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Stomach perforation post cardiopulmonary resuscitation-A case report

Aasim Khan et al. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2017.

Abstract

Introduction: Stomach perforation after cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a rare finding. This is mainly caused by incorrect management of the airway during CPR performed by non-medical personnel.

Presentation of case: We report a case of 72year old female who sustained a stomach perforation during prolonged CPR in an out of hospital arrest situation. This was diagnosed on a computed tomography scan of the abdomen requiring midline laparotomy and a primary repair of the stomach.

Discussion: The training of medical and non-medical persons in cardiopulmonary resuscitation is to be encouraged. However it should be emphasized that any technique which breaches the normal integrity of the body can itself lead to life-threatening complications.

Conclusion: A high degree of vigilance is required in patients presenting after a cardiac arrest and CPR.

Keywords: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Laparotomy; Stomach perforation.

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Pneumoperitoneum post CPR.
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Discontinuity in the anterior stomach wall post CPR.
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