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Benign retroperitoneal emphysema associated with upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
Archives of Internal Medicine
|May 1, 1978
Summary
Retroperitoneal emphysema is a complication of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. This condition often presents with striking imaging findings but typically resolves with conservative management.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Radiology
Background:
- Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is frequently performed.
- Complications can arise from endoscopic procedures.