Respiratory Arrest due to Tension Pneumoperitoneum and Pneumomediastinum without Pneumothorax: Complication of the Lumbar Spinal Surgery.
- Author:
Seung Ho LIM
1
;
Jae Kyu KANG
;
Jong Woong DOH
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. jkkang1@hanafos.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Spine surgery;
Respiratory arrest;
Pneumomediastinum;
Pneumoperitoneum
- MeSH:
Mediastinal Emphysema*;
Pneumoperitoneum*;
Pneumothorax*;
Respiration
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2004;35(6):628-630
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The authors present a case of respiration arrest after posterior lumbar interbody fusion. This rare complication occurred because of the tension pneumoperitoneum and pneumomediastinum. We report the pathophysiology and treatments.
