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Spreading Awareness: Bowel Perforation with Liposuction
Ahmed A Taha1, Hossam Tahseen1
1Department of Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Abstract:
Complications with liposuction are not uncommon; some of these are very serious and can be life-threatening. In this case report, we represent a case of bowel perforation with liposuction.
Insights
Liposuction complications, though uncommon, can be severe. This case report details a rare instance of life-threatening bowel perforation following liposuction surgery.
Area of Science:
- Surgical complications
- Gastrointestinal surgery
- Cosmetic surgery risks
Background:
- Liposuction is a common cosmetic procedure.
- Serious complications, including life-threatening events, can occur.
- Gastrointestinal injury is a rare but significant risk.
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