Pneumoretroperitoneum, Pneumomediastinum, Pneumothorax, and Subcutaneous Emphysema after Diagnostic Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is a commonly performed endoscopic procedure. Although it is generally considered to be safe, serious complications, such as colorectal perforation, can occur. Most colonic perforations are intraperitoneal and cause pneumoperitoneum with acute abdominal pain as the initial symptom. Howev...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Jin Publishing & Printing Co.
2017-09-01
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| Series: | The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.kjg.or.kr/journal/view.html?doi=10.4166/kjg.2017.70.3.145 |