Carbon dioxide pneumothorax during laparoscopic fundoplication

Leong, Lisa; Ali, Achmet

doi:10.1046/j.1365-2044.2003.296817.x

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“…instead of air it is carbon dioxide in thoracic cavity. [4,5] Pneumothorax in laparoscopy can occur due to rupture of emphysematous bulla (e.g. in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients) or barotrauma.…”

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Capnothorax during laparoscopic fundoplication: Diagnosis and anesthetic management

Ghodki¹,

Thombre²

2012

J Acad Med Sci

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Laparoscopic procedures are commonly performed and preferred over open laparotomies due to their unique advantages. Many laparotomies are now amenable to laparoscopic repair. One such surgery is laparoscopic fundoplication for hiatus hernia repair. The advent of this surgery has given rise to unique consequences which may turn out to be complications if not attended appropriately. AbsTRACTAccess this article online Quick Response Code: Website:www.e-jams.org

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Capnothorax during laparoscopic fundoplication: Diagnosis and anesthetic management

Ghodki¹,

Thombre²

2012

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“…Traditionally, intraoperative pneumothorax is managed with thoracentesis, 62,64,66,69,70 sometimes followed by tube thoracostomy. Suspicion of pneumothorax prompts a discussion between the anesthesia and the surgical teams to pinpoint the likely cause and to plan management.…”

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