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Endoscopy 1991; 23(1): 46-47
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1010607
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Pneumopericardium and Pneumomediastinum after Polypectomy

J. Bakker, F. v. Kersen, J. Bellaar Spruyt
  • From the Department of Internal Medicine, Stichting Streekziekenhuis Hilversum lokatie Koningsstraat, Hilversum, The Netherlands
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

A case of colonic perforation followed by the development of pneumopericardium, pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema as complications of colonoscopic polypectomy is described. Surgical intervention with primary closure was successfully performed 24 hours after perforation.

Key words:

Colonoscopy - Polypectomy - Pneumomediastinum - Pneumopericardium