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[Asymptomatic pneumoperitoneum after fiber gastroscopy]
M A López-Boado1, R Rull, R Bataller
1Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo. Hospital Clínic, Universidad de Barcelona.
Revista Espanola De Enfermedades Digestivas
|May 1, 1996
Summary
Asymptomatic pneumoperitoneum after gastric sclerosis can occur without perforation. Conservative management may be suitable for stable patients, avoiding unnecessary surgery.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Gastroenterology
Background:
- Fiber gastroscopic sclerosis is a treatment for bleeding gastric erosions.
- Pneumoperitoneum, or air in the abdominal cavity, is a potential complication.
Observation:
- A case of asymptomatic pneumoperitoneum was observed following fiber gastroscopic sclerosis.
- Laparotomy revealed air bubbles in the gastric curvatures but no macroscopic perforation.
Findings:
- The study discusses etiologies of pneumoperitoneum without visible perforation.
- Asymptomatic pneumoperitoneum can arise from endoscopic procedures.
Implications:
- Conservative management may be appropriate for asymptomatic pneumoperitoneum in clinically stable patients.
- This approach could prevent unnecessary exploratory laparotomies.