Tension Pneumothorax, Pneumoperitoneum, and Cervical Emphysema following a Diagnostic Colonoscopy
Joint Authors
Source
Case Reports in Emergency Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-05-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Colonoscopy is currently a widespread procedure used in screening for colorectal cancer.
Iatrogenic colonic perforation during colonoscopy is a serious and potentially life-threatening complication that can cause significant morbidity and mortality.
“Triple pneumo” (a combination of pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, and pneumoperitoneum) following colonoscopy is a rare but a serious condition requiring immediate diagnosis and emergent intervention.
In majority of these cases a colonic perforation is the initial injury that is followed by pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum through the potential anatomical connection with retroperitoneal and mediastinal spaces.
In this rare case report we are presenting a case of “triple pneumo” with no evidence of colonic perforation.
This patient developed a simultaneous pneumoperitoneum, pneumomediastinum, and a tension pneumothorax requiring immediate tube thoracostomy.
This case may raise the awareness on the likelihood of these serious complications after colonoscopy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pourmand, Ali& Shokoohi, Hamid. 2013. Tension Pneumothorax, Pneumoperitoneum, and Cervical Emphysema following a Diagnostic Colonoscopy. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005646
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pourmand, Ali& Shokoohi, Hamid. Tension Pneumothorax, Pneumoperitoneum, and Cervical Emphysema following a Diagnostic Colonoscopy. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005646
American Medical Association (AMA)
Pourmand, Ali& Shokoohi, Hamid. Tension Pneumothorax, Pneumoperitoneum, and Cervical Emphysema following a Diagnostic Colonoscopy. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005646
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1005646