Retroperitoneal and Mediastinal Emphysema after Sigmoid Colon Resection

Retroperitoneal and Mediastinal Emphysema after Sigmoid Colon Resection

Retroperitoneal and mediastinal emphysema after colon resection is extremely rare, especially in the absence of anastomotic leakage. The feasibility and safety of conservative treatment for this complication are unknown. We report a patient who underwent open sigmoid colon resection for colon cancer...

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Main Authors: Ryusei Yamamoto, Katsushi Yoshida, Masataka Ando, Yoshitaka Toyoda, Aya Tanaka, Kenji Kato, Ryuzo Yamaguchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2023-02-01
Series:Case Reports in Gastroenterology
Subjects:
retroperitoneum
colorectal surgery
diverticulum
emphysema
mediastinum
Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/529282

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