Nobel M, Lombrozo R, Cohen M, Russo I, Antebi E
Surgical Dept. A, Beilinson Medical Center, Petah Tikva.
Harefuah. 1992 Dec 15;123(12):523-5, 571.
Laparoscopy using carbon dioxide has been a standard gynecological procedure for many years. During the past 3 years, it has become commonly used in general surgery as well. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is rapidly spreading world-wide. Although minor and major complications have been attributed to this procedure, their frequency is low. We report a case of subcutaneous emphysema following laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
