Pneumomediastinum, Pneumoretroperitoneum, Pneumoperitoneum and Subcutaneous Emphysema Secondary to a Penetrating Anal Injury

Pneumomediastinum, Pneumoretroperitoneum, Pneumoperitoneum and Subcutaneous Emphysema Secondary to a Penetrating Anal Injury

Simultaneous occurrence of pneumoperitoneum, pneumoretroperitoneum, pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema is rare. The most reported mechanisms are barotrauma, thermal injury and instrument puncture caused by colonoscopy. Ectopic air may travel into different body compartments through distinc...

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Main Authors: Yu-Ting Hsiao, Shyh-Wen Lin, Pei Wen Chuang, Ming-Jen Tsai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
pneumoperitoneum
pneumoretroperitoneum
pneumomediastinum
subcutaneous emphysema
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/11/4/707

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