Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Respiratory failure following gastroscopy.

T W Ogg, A I Davidson

    Anaesthesia
    |March 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary

    A patient experienced respiratory failure after a gastroscopy procedure due to pneumoperitoneum. This case highlights potential complications and their management following gastroscopy.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Remifentanil in combination with propofol for spontaneous ventilation anaesthesia.

    British journal of anaesthesia·1998
    Same author

    Characterization of dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase in human colorectal tumours.

    British journal of cancer·1998
    Same author

    Vesico-colic fistulae in the Grampian region: presentation, assessment, management and outcome.

    Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh·1997
    Same author

    Diverticular disease in patients under 50 years of age.

    Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh·1997
    Same author

    Gastric lymphoma in Grampian Region: presentation, treatment and outcome.

    Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh·1996
    Same author

    Anaesthesia for day-case surgery.

    British journal of hospital medicine·1995

    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Pulmonology
    • Medical Case Reports

    Background:

    • Gastroscopy is a common endoscopic procedure for diagnosing and treating upper gastrointestinal conditions.
    • Complications, though rare, can arise from gastrointestinal endoscopy, necessitating prompt recognition and management.
    • Pneumoperitoneum, the presence of air in the abdominal cavity, is a potential, albeit infrequent, complication of gastroscopy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a case of respiratory failure secondary to pneumoperitoneum after gastroscopy.
    • To discuss the management strategies for this specific complication.
    • To review and highlight other potential complications associated with gastroscopy.

    Main Methods:

    • A case report of a 61-year-old male patient with a history of bronchitis is detailed.
    • The patient developed respiratory failure attributed to pneumoperitoneum post-gastroscopy.
    • Clinical presentation, diagnostic findings, and therapeutic interventions are described.

    Main Results:

    • The patient's respiratory failure was directly linked to the development of pneumoperitoneum following the gastroscopy procedure.
    • Successful management of the pneumoperitoneum and subsequent respiratory compromise was achieved.
    • The case underscores the importance of vigilant monitoring for post-procedural complications.

    Conclusions:

    • Pneumoperitoneum can lead to severe respiratory compromise, even in patients without significant underlying lung disease.
    • Early diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for favorable outcomes in patients experiencing pneumoperitoneum post-gastroscopy.
    • This case emphasizes the need for awareness of potential gastroscopy-related complications, including pneumoperitoneum and respiratory failure.

    Related Experiment Videos