Pneumoperitoneum, pneumoretroperitoneum and pneumomediastinum: rare complications of perforation peritonitis: a case report

Pneumoperitoneum, pneumoretroperitoneum and pneumomediastinum: rare complications of perforation peritonitis: a case report

Abstract Background Gas extravasation complications arising from perforated diverticulitis are common but manifestations such as pneumoperitoneum, pneumoretroperitoneum, and pneumomediastinum happening at the same time are exceedingly rare. This case report explores the unique presentation of these...

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Main Authors: H. Hafiani, N. Bouknani, E. M. Choukri, R. Charif Saibari, A. Rami
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-04-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Pneumomediastinum
Pneumoperitoneum
Pneumoretroperitoneum
Perforation
Perforated
Peritonitis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-024-04488-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-024-04488-1

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