Tension pneumoperitoneum: innovative decompression of this general surgical emergency


https://doi.org/10.4081/std.2011.e21
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2011)
Published: October 10, 2011
tension pneumoperitoneum.
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We describe the novel use of a cannula in decompressing a large tension pneumoperitoneum secondary to perforated sigmoid diverticulum, in which the patient did not subsequently require an emergency laparotomy. Needle decompression was successfully used as part of a conservative regimen, thus avoiding potentially high-risk surgery.

Alun E. Jones, Department of General Surgery, Poole General Hospital
Specialty Registrar, Department of General Surgery.
Dean Godfrey, Department of General Surgery, Poole General Hospital
Specialty Registrar, Department of General Surgery.
Guy F. Nash, Department of General Surgery, Poole General Hospital
Consultant general surgeon.

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Jones, A. E., Godfrey, D., & Nash, G. F. (2011). Tension pneumoperitoneum: innovative decompression of this general surgical emergency. Surgical Techniques Development, 1(2), e21. https://doi.org/10.4081/std.2011.e21

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