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. 1993 Sep;60(1-2):47-8.

[Pneumoretroperitoneum: diagnostic and therapeutic approach]

[Article in French]
J A Witzig  1 , R Prêtre, J Robert, D Mirescu, A Rohner
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  • PMID: 8226081

[Pneumoretroperitoneum: diagnostic and therapeutic approach]

[Article in French]
J A Witzig et al. Helv Chir Acta. 1993 Sep.

Abstract

This retrospective study deals with etiology, paths of extension, radiological signs and treatment of pneumoretroperitoneum. The 15 cases presented were seen over a 10-year period. Etiology was infectious in 6 patients, traumatic in 5, and iatrogenic in 4. Treatment applied was surgical in 12 patients, the remaining 3 (who all had their pneumoretroperitoneum secondary to endoscopy) could be handled conservatively. Even though pneumoretroperitoneum is seldom encountered, it should be quickly recognized in order to apply prompt adequate therapy.

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