Pneumoperitoneum from Subcutaneous Emphysema after Blunt Chest Injury
Pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum can cause pneumoperitoneum, which does not require surgery. There are unverified theories pertaining to how air passes through the diaphragm. We report a case of pneumoperitoneum caused by blunt chest injury that was successfully managed with conservative care. Alt...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Korean Society of Acute Care Surgery
2017-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Acute Care Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jacs.or.kr/upload/pdf/jacs-7-30.pdf |