Abstract
BACKGROUND: As new approaches to herniorrhaphy are popularized, new complications are being encountered. Pneumomediastinum is one such complication. METHODS: We present a patient who developed pneumomediastinum after an elective bilateral preperitoneal laparoscopic hernia repair. RESULTS: The patient was observed and discharged 24 hours later with no permanent sequelae. CONCLUSION: Pneumomediastinum is a rare complication of laparoscopic hernia repair.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 73-75 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons / Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - 2003 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery