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Caudal-to-cranial Approach in Laparoscopic Right Hemicolectomy with Complete Mesocolon Excision and D3 Lymph Node Dissection

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Small intestinal perforation and peritonitis after liposuction.

Mahesh Mallappa¹, Mohan Rangaswamy, Mohamed Faruq Badiuddin

¹Department of Surgery, Welcare Hospital, Al Garhoud Area, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. drmaheshm2000@yahoo.com

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

|July 31, 2007

Summary

Small intestinal perforation and peritonitis can occur after tumescent liposuction. Early diagnosis is crucial, as it is often initially missed, requiring careful consideration of preventive strategies.

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Published on: January 9, 2026

Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Plastic Surgery
Surgical Complications

Background:

Tumescent liposuction is a widely used cosmetic procedure.
Abdominal complications following liposuction are rare but serious.
This case highlights a rare but critical complication of ambulatory liposuction.

Observation:

A patient presented with small intestinal perforation and peritonitis post-tumescent liposuction.
The diagnosis was initially missed, a common theme in previously reported cases.
This underscores the diagnostic challenges associated with this complication.

Findings:

A total of five cases, including this one, have been reported.
Delayed diagnosis in all reported instances contributed to adverse outcomes.
The complexity of abdominal anatomy increases the risk of visceral injury during liposuction.

Implications:

Emphasizes the need for heightened clinical suspicion for intra-abdominal injury after liposuction.
Suggests improved surgical techniques and patient selection to minimize risks.
Highlights the importance of prompt diagnosis and management to prevent severe morbidity and mortality.