Subcutaneous carbon dioxide emphysema following endoscopic extraperitoneal hernia repair: possible mechanisms.

Abstract	We report on a patient who developed subcutaneous emphysema with hypercarbia during an endoscopic, totally extraperitoneal (TEP) repair of an inguinal hernia. The possible mechanisms of carbon dioxide (CO2) insufflation causing emphysema of the subcutaneous tissues are discussed and ways to prevent it are proposed.
Authors	Karanvir Singh, Ashish Singhal, Vishal Raj Saggar, Bimla Sharma, Rathindra Sarangi
Journal	Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A (J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A) Vol. 14 Issue 5 Pg. 317-20 (Oct 2004) ISSN: 1092-6429 [Print] United States
PMID	15630950 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References	Gases Carbon Dioxide
Topics	Carbon Dioxide (adverse effects) Gases (adverse effects) Hernia, Inguinal Humans Laparoscopy (adverse effects) Male Middle Aged Pneumoperitoneum, Artificial (adverse effects) Subcutaneous Emphysema (etiology)

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