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Endoscopy 1970; 02(1): 58-61
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1098432
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Laparoskopie mit Kohlensäuregas. Mögliche Fehldeutung eines endoskopischen Gefäßbefunds

H. O. Müller, E. Gundel, H. Kollmeier
  • Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik der Berufsgenossenschaftlichen Krankenanstalten „Bergmannsheil” Bochum (Direktor: Prof. Dr. E. Fritze)
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08 December 2008 (online)

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Summary

Carbondioxide gas is known to have dilating effect on skinvessels. Same effect may occur in peritoneal vessels. A case-report is given showing that vascular changes may mock inflammatory reactions when carbondioxide is applied in peritoneoscopy. In order to prevent false interpretation gall-bladder especially should be inspected early in peritoneoscopy.

Key-Words

Peritoneoscopy - carbondioxide gas - dilating effect on peritoneal vessels - mocked inflammatory reaction