Massive intestinal infarction following retroperitoneoscopic right lumbar sympathectomy

The adverse physiological effects of pneumo and retro-peritoneum are relatively well known. However, the clinical implications of compromised mesenteric circulation through several mechanical and physiological mechanisms are not as well recognized. We describe a fatal case of intestinal infarction f...

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Main Authors: Rulli Francesco, Galata Gabriele, Micossi Chiara, Dell'Isola Carlo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2006-01-01
Series:Journal of Minimal Access Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.journalofmas.com/article.asp?issn=0972-9941;year=2006;volume=2;issue=4;spage=222;epage=223;aulast=Rulli