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Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis. Nitrous oxide anaesthesia and the rapid effect of oxygen therapy.

Abstract
A case of pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis discovered at laparotomy for a perforated duodenal ulcer is described. Nitrous oxide administration is contra-indicated in this condition, and the rapid effectiveness of 100% oxygen administration is observed during the surgical procedure.
AuthorsD N Sutton, K R Poskitt
JournalAnaesthesia (Anaesthesia) Vol. 39 Issue 8 Pg. 776-80 (Aug 1984) ISSN: 0003-2409 [Print] England
PMID6476314 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Nitrous Oxide
Topics
  • Anesthesia, Inhalation
  • Chronic Disease
  • Duodenal Ulcer (complications)
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Complications
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nitrous Oxide
  • Oxygen Inhalation Therapy
  • Peptic Ulcer Perforation (complications, surgery)
  • Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis (complications, therapy)

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