Subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum and pneumoperitoneum after diagnostic colonoscopy for ulcerative colitis: a rare but possible complication in patients with multiple risk factors

Int J Colorectal Dis. 2011 Mar;26(3):393-4. doi: 10.1007/s00384-010-1005-7. Epub 2010 Jul 9.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Colitis, Ulcerative / complications*
  • Colitis, Ulcerative / diagnosis*
  • Colonoscopy / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy
  • Male
  • Mediastinal Emphysema / etiology*
  • Pneumoperitoneum / etiology*
  • Risk Factors
  • Subcutaneous Emphysema / etiology*