Diffuse Subcutaneous Emphysema, Pneumomediastinum, and Pneumothorax following Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Joint Authors
Patti, Laryssa
Haussner, William
Wei, Grant
Source
Case Reports in Emergency Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-10-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Robotic assisted laparoscopic surgery is becoming more widely available, but despite its multiple benefits, it is not without risk.
This case is of a 62-year-old female who presented to the emergency department for dyspnea two days after robotic assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy.
Physical exam revealed diffuse facial, neck, upper extremity, torso, and lower extremity crepitus, which was diagnosed as diffuse subcutaneous air on computed tomography (CT).
Imaging also revealed right apical pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum.
The patient progressively improved over one month, with resolution of symptoms.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Patti, Laryssa& Haussner, William& Wei, Grant. 2017. Diffuse Subcutaneous Emphysema, Pneumomediastinum, and Pneumothorax following Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Hysterectomy. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145205
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Patti, Laryssa…[et al.]. Diffuse Subcutaneous Emphysema, Pneumomediastinum, and Pneumothorax following Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Hysterectomy. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145205
American Medical Association (AMA)
Patti, Laryssa& Haussner, William& Wei, Grant. Diffuse Subcutaneous Emphysema, Pneumomediastinum, and Pneumothorax following Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Hysterectomy. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145205
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1145205