RETROPERITONEAL AIR AFTER ROUTINE HEMORRHOIDECTOMY - REPORT OF A CASE

被引:11
作者
KRISS, BD
PORTER, JA
SLEZAK, FA
机构
[1] AKRON CITY HOSP,DEPT GEN SURG,55 ARCH ST,SUITE 3D,AKRON,OH 44304
[2] NORTHEASTERN OHIO UNIV,COLL MED,ROOTSTOWN,OH
关键词
Complications of hemorrhoidectomy; Pneumomediastinum; Retroperitoneal air;
D O I
10.1007/BF02139108
中图分类号
R57 [消化系及腹部疾病];
学科分类号
摘要
Retroperitoneal air as a complication after routine hemorrhoidectomy has not been reported in the literature. This occurred recently after hemorrhoidectomy in a 34-year-old patient receiving glucocorticoid therapy for rheumatoid arthritis. Adverse steroidal effects of wound healing have been well documented. It is believed that steroid-induced tissue changes contributed to the development of this unique complication. © 1990 American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.
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页码:971 / 973
页数:3
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