[Pneumoretroperitoneum: diagnostic and therapeutic approach].

Abstract

This retrospective study deals with etiology, paths of extension, radiological signs and treatment of pneumoretroperitoneum. The 15 cases presented were seen over a 10-year period. Etiology was infectious in 6 patients, traumatic in 5, and iatrogenic in 4. Treatment applied was surgical in 12 patients, the remaining 3 (who all had their pneumoretroperitoneum secondary to endoscopy) could be handled conservatively. Even though pneumoretroperitoneum is seldom encountered, it should be quickly recognized in order to apply prompt adequate therapy.

• Authors: J A Witzig, R Prêtre, J Robert, D Mirescu, A Rohner
• Journal: Helvetica chirurgica acta (Helv Chir Acta) Vol. 60 Issue 1-2 Pg. 47-8 (Sep 1993) ISSN: 0018-0181 [Print] Switzerland
• Vernacular Title: Pneumo-rétropéritoine: approche diagnostique et thérapeutique.
• PMID: 8226081 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Aged
• Aged, 80 and over
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Female
• Humans
• Laparoscopy
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Retropneumoperitoneum (etiology, surgery)