Life threatening tension pneumoperitoneum from intestinal perforation during air reduction of intussusception

Summary We present a case report of a child with intussusception who underwent air reduction which was complicated by bowel perforation. Life threatening tension pneumoperitoneum developed rapidly and immediate needle decompression was life saving in this case. The pathophysiology of hyperacute abdo...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Pediatric anesthesia 2002-11, Vol.12 (9), p.798-800
Hauptverfasser:	Ng, E., Kim, H.B., Lillehei, C.W., Seefelder, C.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	abdominal compartment syndrome Biological and medical sciences Cecum - injuries Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen Humans Infant Intestinal Perforation - complications Intestinal Perforation - etiology intussusception Intussusception - therapy Male Medical sciences Other diseases. Semiology perforation Pneumoperitoneum - etiology Stomach. Duodenum. Small intestine. Colon. Rectum. Anus
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Zusammenfassung:	Summary We present a case report of a child with intussusception who underwent air reduction which was complicated by bowel perforation. Life threatening tension pneumoperitoneum developed rapidly and immediate needle decompression was life saving in this case. The pathophysiology of hyperacute abdominal compartment syndrome is discussed.
ISSN:	1155-5645 1460-9592
DOI:	10.1046/j.1460-9592.2002.00991.x