| Pneumoperitoneum as the presenting sign of pulmonary barotrauma during artificial ventilation. | |
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PMID: 3711427 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Massive pneumoperitoneum developing immediately following initiation of artificial ventilation is an unusual sign of pulmonary barotrauma, and must be distinguished from pneumoperitoneum following rupture of a hollow abdominal viscus. We present a case of massive pneumoperitoneum and scrotal pneumatocele which we attributed to pulmonary barotrauma after excluding other causes. Awareness of this entity will enable early diagnosis and avoid unnecessary laparotomy. |
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Authors:
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B Beilin; D L Shulman; A T Weiss; P Mogle |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Intensive care medicine Volume: 12 ISSN: 0342-4642 ISO Abbreviation: Intensive Care Med Publication Date: 1986 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1986-07-10 Completed Date: 1986-07-10 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7704851 Medline TA: Intensive Care Med Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 49-51 Citation Subset: IM |
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Barotrauma
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diagnosis*,
etiology Humans Lung Injury* Male Middle Aged Pneumoperitoneum / diagnosis*, etiology Respiration, Artificial / adverse effects* |
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