A RARE PHENOMENON CREATING DILEMMA FOR THE SURGEON:PNEUMOPERITONEUM AFTER COLONOSCOPY
Pneumoperitoneum is free air existence in abdomen and usually caused by the perforation in gastrointestinal system. Peptic ulcer disease is the most common cause of perforation and pneumoperitoneum. The presence of free air in abdomen usually indicates emergency surgery. However, surgical approach i...
Main Authors: | Ferhatoglu Ferhat Murat, Filiz Ilker Ali |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Association of medical doctors Sanamed Novi Pazar
2018-08-01
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Series: | Sanamed |
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Online Access: | http://www.sanamed.rs/OJS/index.php/Sanamed/article/view/243/128 |
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