Tension pneumoperitoneum: innovative decompression of this general surgical emergency
We describe the novel use of a cannula in decompressing a large tension pneumoperitoneum secondary to perforated sigmoid diverticulum, in which the patient did not subsequently require an emergency laparotomy. Needle decompression was successfully used as part of a conservative regimen, thus avoidin...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2011-10-01
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| Series: | Surgical Techniques Development |
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| Online Access: | http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/std/article/view/2958 |