| Literature DB >> 12519140 |
E Ng1, H B Kim, C W Lillehei, C Seefelder.
Abstract
We present a case report of a child with intussusception who underwent air reduction which was complicated by bowel perforation. Life threatening tension pneumoperitoneum developed rapidly and immediate needle decompression was life saving in this case. The pathophysiology of hyperacute abdominal compartment syndrome is discussed.Entities:
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Year: 2002 PMID: 12519140 DOI: 10.1046/j.1460-9592.2002.00991.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Paediatr Anaesth ISSN: 1155-5645 Impact factor: 2.556