Encoscopy-induced barotrauma with concomitant benign pneumoperitoneum
Keywords:
barotrauma, endoscopy, benign pneumoperitoneumAbstract
Endoscopy is widely used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in modern clinical practice. Two of the less common complications are barotrauma and benign pneumoperitoneum. In isolation, these two complications have been successfully managed conservatively. We report a case of concomitant insufflation induced barotrauma and benign pneumoperitoneum following endoscopy, on a 74-year-old female that was admitted for gastrointestinal bleeding (GIT). A non-therapeutic laparotomy was performed, and she had an uneventful postoperative course. Although conservative management has been documented, in confounding findings, there should be a low threshold for intervention.