Laparoscopic Bowel Injuries Among Gynecologic Patients

Bowel injury is an uncommon but recognized risk of operative laparoscopy. Because of the significant morbidity that can occur with this complication, it is important that clinicians be aware of its incidence, presentation, and management. This manuscript outlines the common causes of bowel injury, i...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Garcia, Francisco A. R., Childers, Joel M.
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 1997
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2362572/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18493442
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/DTE.3.241
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Sumario:Bowel injury is an uncommon but recognized risk of operative laparoscopy. Because of the significant morbidity that can occur with this complication, it is important that clinicians be aware of its incidence, presentation, and management. This manuscript outlines the common causes of bowel injury, including herniation and traumatic bowel perforation. Management of laparoscopic bowel injuries is discussed and recommendations are made for avoidance of such complications.

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