Massive subcutaneous emphysema and hypercarbia associated with laparoscopy

  • Aparna Girwalkar- Bagle Department of Anesthesiology, Pad. Dr. D Y Patil Medical College, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra (India)
  • Marry Samuel Department of Anesthesiology, Pad. Dr. D Y Patil Medical College, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra (India)
  • Sandeep Choudhary Department of Anesthesiology, Pad. Dr. D Y Patil Medical College, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra (India)
Keywords: Subcutaneous emphysema, Hypercarbia, Laparoscopic surgery

Abstract

Laparoscopic surgical techniques have expanded tremendously within the last two decades and increasingly being used to treat intraperitoneal pathology. These minimally invasive techniques offer decreased operating time, decreased morbidity and decreased length of hospital stay. These procedures, however, are not completely safe and without potential morbidity. Massive and life threatening extraperitoneal pneumodissection after laparoscopic procedures is one of the uncommon complications associated with it. Here we describe a case of massive subcutaneous emphysema with prolonged hypercarbia.

Citation: Girwalkar-Bagle A, Samuel M, Choudhary S. Massive subcutaneous emphysema and hypercarbia associated with laparoscopy. Anaesth Pain & Intensive Care 2015;19(1):50-53

Published
01-26-2019
How to Cite
Bagle, A. G.-, Samuel, M., & Choudhary, S. (2019). Massive subcutaneous emphysema and hypercarbia associated with laparoscopy. Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care, 50-53. Retrieved from https://www.apicareonline.com/index.php/APIC/article/view/311
Issue
Vol.19 No.1(2015): January-March
Section
Case Reports

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