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Infective subcutaneous emphysema after laparoscopic rectopexy: a rare complication
Puneet1, Santosh K Mahalik, Sanjeev K Gupta
1Department of Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. puneet_ms@rediffmail.com
Summary
Infective subcutaneous emphysema is a rare complication following laparoscopic surgery. This case highlights the importance of considering infection in patients with emphysema post-laparoscopic rectopexy.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Complications
- Infectious Diseases
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Background:
- Subcutaneous emphysema is a known, albeit uncommon, complication of laparoscopic procedures.
- Infection of the subcutaneous tissues with gas-forming organisms leading to emphysema is exceptionally rare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report an extremely rare case of infective subcutaneous emphysema.
- To highlight a potential complication following laparoscopic rectopexy.
Main Methods:
- Case report presentation.
- Review of relevant medical literature.
Main Results:
- A patient developed infective subcutaneous emphysema post-laparoscopic rectopexy.
- The emphysema was caused by gas-forming organisms.
Conclusions:
- Infective subcutaneous emphysema is a rare but serious complication of laparoscopic surgery.
- Clinicians should consider infection in the differential diagnosis of subcutaneous emphysema after laparoscopic procedures, particularly rectopexy.
