Unexpected Hypertensive Pneumothorax after Digestive Upper Endoscopy: A Case Report

نویسندگان

  • Giovanni Zagli
  • Rosario Spina
  • Stefano Batacchi
  • Giancarlo Freschi
  • Manlio Acquafresca
  • Antonio Taddei
  • Adriano Peris
چکیده

We report an unexpected massive left pneumothorax at the end of a digestive upper endoscopy without evidences of perforation or airway over-pressure. The possible air passage through a diaphragmatic failing is discussed.

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تاریخ انتشار 2013