Esophagoscopy, Gastroscopy, Peritoneoscopy

Benedict, Edward B.

doi:10.1016/s0016-5085(62)80101-2

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“…The most difficult part of laparoscopy is the insufflation of gas into the abdomen resulting in overdistensi on of the peritoneal cavity (13,19). In our case the increased intraabdominal pressure had probably caused the invagination of the stomach into the oesopha- (5,20,22,30). In our Department of Gastroenterology there were no severe complications in over 250 consecutive laparoscopies.…”

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“…loop (3. 7, 11, 19, 20, 22, 25, 31) or perforation of the viscus (5,7,8,20,22,25,31) by the laparoscope are other potential but infrequent complications, especially when adhesions from previous abdominal and pelvic operations are present. Although fatal accidents have occurred (25) timely suture of the lesion is usually sufficient to prevent fatal outcome (31).…”

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Rupture of the Distal Oesophagus with Invagination and Prolapse of the Stomach into the Right Pleural Cavity: An Unusual Complication of Laparoscopy

Althaus¹,

Halter²,

Roth³

1973

Endoscopy

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A previously unrecorded complication of laparoscopy is described and its probable pathogenesis discussed: rupture of the distal oesophagus with invagination of the stomach into the right pleural cavity. Peritoneal overdistension as etiologic factor of the reported complication has to be avoided to prevent gastrointestinal displacements and alterations of pulmonary mechanics; these risks will be kept to a minimum by monitoring the infraabdominal pressure.

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confidence: 56%