Abstract
Massive pneumoperitoneum developing immediately following initiation of artificial ventilation is an unusual sign of pulmonary barotrauma, and must be distinguished from pneumoperitoneum following rupture of a hollow abdominal viscus. We present a case of massive pneumoperitoneum and scrotal pneumatocele which we attributed to pulmonary barotrauma after excluding other causes. Awareness of this entity will enable early diagnosis and avoid unnecessary laparotomy.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 49-51 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Intensive Care Medicine |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1986 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Artificial ventilation
- Pneumoperitoneum
- Pulmonary barotrauma
- Scrotal pneumatocele
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