Pneumopericardium and subcutaneous emphysema of the neck. An unusual manifestation of colonoscopic perforation

Surg Endosc. 1992 May-Jun;6(3):141-3. doi: 10.1007/BF02309088.

Abstract

Subcutaneous neck emphysema has been reported infrequently following colonoscopic perforation and only a single case of pneumopericardium has been previously reported. The successful management of these patients in the literature has largely been non-operative. We report a case of colonoscopic perforation which presented with subcutaneous neck emphysema, pneumopericardium, and pneumoperitoneum that required operative intervention.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Colon / injuries*
  • Colonoscopy / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Perforation / complications
  • Intestinal Perforation / etiology*
  • Neck
  • Pneumopericardium / etiology*
  • Pneumoperitoneum / etiology
  • Subcutaneous Emphysema / etiology*