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Spontaneous pneumoperitoneum in neonates: a case series
BackgroundPneumoperitoneum is defined as the presence of free air in the peritoneal cavity. It is a surgical emergency that represents in 90% of the...
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Recurrent spontaneous pneumoperitoneum secondary to intestinal dilatation caused by allied disorders of Hirschsprung’s disease: a case report
BackgroundAllied disorders of Hirschsprung’s disease (ADHD) mainly present with bowel obstruction, intestinal dilatation, and chronic constipation,...
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Pneumoperitoneum, pneumoretroperitoneum and pneumomediastinum: rare complications of perforation peritonitis: a case report
BackgroundGas extravasation complications arising from perforated diverticulitis are common but manifestations such as pneumoperitoneum,...
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Fatal iatrogenous neonatal massive air embolism with diffuse emphysema, pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum and pneumoperitoneum
PurposeFatal neonatal pneumothorax is often described in the literature as a consequence of prematurity and respiratory distress syndrome, pulmonary...
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Pneumomediastinum, pneumatosis intestinalis and pneumoperitoneum in a patient with polymyositis: case-based review
Pneumomediastinum (PnM), pneumatosis intestinalis (PI), and pneumoperitoneum (PP) are rare complications of inflammatory myositis. We present a...
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Comparison of preoperative and intraoperative surgeon diagnosis and pathologic findings in spontaneous intestinal perforation vs necrotizing enterocolitis
ObjectiveTo investigate the accuracy of preoperative and intraoperative diagnosis via comparison to pathologic diagnosis in spontaneous intestinal...
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Septic Shock Revealing a Primary Gastric Lymphoma Spontaneous Perforation
Spontaneous perforation of a primary gastric lymphoma is an exceptional clinical entity, which may present a diagnostic, therapeutic, and prognostic...
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Necrotizing enterocolitis in a term newborn after spontaneous cerebral parenchymal hemorrhage: a case report
BackgroundNecrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and intracranial hemorrhage are severe emergencies in the neonatal period. The two do not appear to be...
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Spontaneous pneumoperitoneum with duodenal diverticulosis in an elderly patient: a case report
BackgroundPneumoperitoneum commonly occurs as a result of a viscus perforation and usually presents with peritoneal signs requiring emergent...
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An unusual case of abdominal pain: psychogenic vomiting complicated by spontaneous pneumomediastinum
BackgroundSpontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) was defined by the appearance of free air in the mediastinum that was not preceded by trauma, surgery,...
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Mediastinitis and septic shock complicating spontaneous esophageal rupture “Boerhaave’s syndrome”: a case report
Boerhaave’s syndrome, also known as spontaneous esophageal rupture, is a rare but life-threatening condition characterized by a tear in the...
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Spontaneous colonic perforation with collagenous colitis in an elderly patient
Collagenous colitis (CC) is a variant of microscopic colitis that causes chronic, non-bloody, and watery diarrhea. The natural history of CC is...
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Postoperative Outcomes, and Growth and Brain Injury Outcomes in Spontaneous Intestinal Perforation vs Surgical Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Preterm Infants
ObjectivesTo compare the clinical outcomes in preterm infants following surgical necrotizing enterocolitis (sNEC) and spontaneous intestinal...
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Wide use of broad-spectrum antibiotics in very low birth weight infants with spontaneous focal intestinal perforation—is it really justified?
PurposeVery low birth weight (VLBW) infants are at a risk of spontaneous focal intestinal perforation (FIP). Treatment includes supportive care,...
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Ruptured liver abscess presenting as pneumoperitoneum caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae: a case report
BackgroundSpontaneous gas-forming pyogenic liver abscess (GFPLA) is a rare complication with a high fatality rate in spite of aggressive management....
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Effect of Duration of CO2 Pneumoperitoneum on Post Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Dysmotility: an Experimental Study
Pneumoperitoneum using carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) has well-known effects on respiratory system, cardiovascular system, haematological system, pregnancy...
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Spontaneous vaginoperitoneal fistula as a rare complication of carcinoma ovary: a case report
BackgroundSpontaneous vaginoperitoneal fistula formation in a case of carcinoma ovary is a very rare occurrence and has never been reported.
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Spontaneous hyperinflation of a giant bulla of the non-ventilated lung during laparoscopic cholecystectomy under one-lung ventilation: a case report
BackgroundAnesthetic management of non-thoracic surgery in patients with giant bullae is challenging. We present a case of laparoscopic...
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Temporary pacemaker insertion for severe bradycardia following pneumoperitoneum during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: a case report
BackgroundPneumoperitoneum to maintain a constant gas flow to assist various surgeries is known to cause severe bradycardia and has been linked to...
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Spontaneous primary pneumomediastinum: is it always benign?
BackgroundSpontaneous Pneumomediastinum is a rare disease. It could be a simple and self-limited condition or be a life-threatening complication of...
