Iatrogenic Lower Extremity Subcutaneous Emphysema after Prolonged Robotic-Assisted Hysterectomy
Joint Authors
Vetter, Monica Hagan
Mutscheller, Chelsea
Cardenas-Goicoechea, Joel
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-12-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Subcutaneous emphysema is a known complication of carbon dioxide insufflation, an essential component of laparoscopy.
The literature contains reports of hypercarbia, pneumothorax, or pneumomediastinum.
However, isolated lower extremity subcutaneous emphysema remains a seldom-reported complication.
We report a case of unilateral lower extremity subcutaneous emphysema following robotic-assisted hysterectomy, bilateral salpingooophorectomy, staging, and anterior/posterior colporrhaphy for carcinosarcoma and vaginal prolapse.
On postoperative day 1, the patient developed tender crepitus and bruising of her right ankle.
Radiography confirmed presence of subcutaneous air.
Vital signs and laboratory findings were unremarkable.
Her symptoms spontaneously improved over time, and she was discharged in good condition on day 2.
In stable patients with postoperative extremity swelling or pain with crepitus on exam, the diagnosis of iatrogenic subcutaneous emphysema must be considered.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Vetter, Monica Hagan& Mutscheller, Chelsea& Cardenas-Goicoechea, Joel. 2015. Iatrogenic Lower Extremity Subcutaneous Emphysema after Prolonged Robotic-Assisted Hysterectomy. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Vetter, Monica Hagan…[et al.]. Iatrogenic Lower Extremity Subcutaneous Emphysema after Prolonged Robotic-Assisted Hysterectomy. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Vetter, Monica Hagan& Mutscheller, Chelsea& Cardenas-Goicoechea, Joel. Iatrogenic Lower Extremity Subcutaneous Emphysema after Prolonged Robotic-Assisted Hysterectomy. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059201
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1059201