Retroperitoneal and mediastinal emphysema as a complication of colonoscopy
Authors:
- Albert L. AmshelAAAlbert L. Amshel
- Irving L. ShonbergISIrving L. Shonberg
- Kris A. GopalKGKris A. Gopal
- 1 March 1982
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Diseases of the Colon & Rectum
- Vol. 25 (2) , 167-168
Abstract
Retroperitoneal and mediastinal emphysema as a complication of colonoscopy, though infrequent, may occur. It is important to realize that this can be a benign clinical condition that will resolve with conservative management. A case of retroperitoneal emphysema after routine colonoscopy is reported with a review of literature and a brief discussion.Keywords
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