Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
8781466 | Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology | 2017 | 18 Pages |
Abstract
Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) unrelated to anesthesia, especially hydropneumothorax, are rare after gynecologic laparoscopy. Hydropneumothorax can cause respiratory failure and be life-threatening, however. Awareness, prompt diagnosis, and timely intervention are crucial for clinical management. We review the literature for PPCs, including pneumothorax, hydrothorax, hydropneumothorax, and pleural effusion following laparoscopy, and also present a recent case of hydropneumothorax seen at our institution.
Related Topics
Health Sciences
Medicine and Dentistry
Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health
Authors
P.G. MD, Thampi MD, Hemant MD, Saumya MD, George MD, Sumina MD,