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BACKGROUND
Pneumoperitoneum is known to be a rare complication of invasive mechanical ventilation. However it has not previously been described as a consequence of non-invasive ventilation.
METHODS
The authors report a case of pneumoperitoneum associated with pneumomediastinum occurring in a
Multiple endotracheal intubation (ETI) attempts increase the risk of airway-related adverse events. However, little is known about autopsy findings after severe ETI-related complications. We present the detailed pathological findings in a patient with severe ETI-related complications. A 77-year-old
To assess the efficacy of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) ventilation in obese patients with airway stenosis.
A retrospective chart review was conducted in an academic practice in a tertiary care center.
We retrospectively reviewed our experience using LMA ventilation in obese patients with airway
BACKGROUND
In the United States, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass has evolved into the procedure of choice for clinically severe obesity. Stomal stenosis resulting in gastric outlet obstruction is a recognized complication. Endoscopic balloon dilation is often used to treat this condition. To evaluate the
OBJECTIVE
To Analyze the influence factors on the complications of percutaneous dilational tracheotomy.
METHODS
Between August 2008 and February 2014, there were 3 450 patients with the indications of tracheotomy accepted percutaneous dilational tracheostomy, mainly using percutaneous dilational and
METHODS
A 39-year-old obese woman underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with elective endoscopic biliary sphincterotomy (papillotomy) for symptomatic retained stones in the common bile duct which were extracted completely after added lithotripsy. Three hours later the patient
Tracheocutaneous fistulas may persist after tracheostomy. Suture closure of the fistula may result in complications, including infection, wound dehiscence, and pneumomediastinum. We present a simplified and relatively safe technique to close persistent fistulas that may be performed under local
Inguinal hernia repair is performed in more than 600,000 cases every year in the United States. However, the true prevalence may be even higher. Many groin hernias are not diagnosed, e.g., Sportmans' hernia, or are asymptomatic. The etiology of classic inguinal hernia, Sportsman's hernia or