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Subcutaneous emphysema: a rare complication of fibreoptic sigmoidoscopy.

J H McCarthy, B H Laurence.   

Abstract

Fibreoptic sigmoidoscopy is a commonly used technique. However, it is not without complications. We report the rare occurrence of subcutaneous emphysema, mediastinal emphysema, and pneumoperitoneum following routine sigmoidoscopy.

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Year:  1985        PMID: 3859263     DOI: 10.1111/j.1445-5994.1985.tb02732.x

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Aust N Z J Med        ISSN: 0004-8291


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Review 1.  Complications of flexible fiberoptic sigmoidoscopy. A conceptual approach.

Authors:  G Marks; B D Borenstein
Journal:  Surg Endosc       Date:  1987       Impact factor: 4.584

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