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An unusual case of rectal perforation resulting in extensive surgical emphysema

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: A 62-year-old female presented with a 3-week history of non-specific abdominal pain. She had a history of rectal prolapse and was awaiting rectopexy. Clinical examination revealed gross anterior abdominal wall surgical emphysema (figures 1 and 2) as well as surgical emphysema of the pararectal region on digital rectal examination. There were no signs of peritonitis. A rigid sigmoidoscopy on …

Source: BMJ Case Reports

DOI: 10.1136/bcr.09.2011.4822

Authors: Yi Jie Lee, Naren N Basu, Umesh Parampalli, David Birch

Institution: University Hospital Lewisham

Language: English

Topic: Pneumothorax, Barotrauma, Emphysema

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2115039707