2010•The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical SciencesOpen access

Subcutaneous Emphysema, Pneumothorax, Pneumomediastinum, and Pneumoperitoneum During Colonoscopic Balloon Dilation: A Case Report

Yi‐Chen Chan, Yu‐Chuan Tsai, Shih‐Yuan Fang

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A 77-year-old woman underwent colonoscopic balloon dilatation for colonic stricture 1 year after laparoscopic anterior resection of sigmoid colon cancer. During the balloon dilatation, panfacial swelling and apnea were noted. Emergency endotracheal intubation was undertaken. Chest X-ray revealed diffuse subcutaneous emphysema and bilateral pneumothorax. We discuss the possible mechanism and management of this uncommon complication during therapeutic colonoscopy.

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Key concepts: Pneumomediastinum, Medicine, Subcutaneous emphysema, Pneumoperitoneum, Pneumothorax, Balloon, Surgery, Complication