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A comparative study of esmolol and dexmedetomidine on hemodynamic responses to carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum during laparoscopic surgery

open access: yesAnesthesia Essays and Researches, 2016
Background: Carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum for laparoscopic surgery increases arterial pressures, heart rate (HR), and systemic vascular resistance. In this randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study, we investigated and compared the ...
D. P. Bhattacharjee   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Airway management: induced tension pneumoperitoneum

open access: yesThe Pan African Medical Journal, 2016
Pneumoperitoneum is not always associated with hollow viscus perforation. Such condition is called non-surgical or spontaneous pneumoperitoneum. Intrathoracic causes remain the most frequently reported mechanism inducing this potentially life threatening
Khedher Ahmed   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Perforated Meckel's diverticulum as an uncommon cause of pneumoperitoneum in the newborn: A case report

open access: yesJournal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
Introduction: Pneumoperitoneum in neonates is an ominous sign of gastrointestinal (GI) perforation which often requires emergent surgical intervention. Although Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is the most common congenital anomaly of the GI tract, spontaneous
William G. Lee   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

What is the evidence for the use of low-pressure pneumoperitoneum? A systematic review

open access: yesSurgical Endoscopy, 2015
BackgroundLaparoscopic surgery has several advantages when compared to open surgery, including faster postoperative recovery and lower pain scores. However, for laparoscopy, a pneumoperitoneum is required to create workspace between the abdominal wall ...
D. Ö. Özdemir-van Brunschot   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Valveless and conventional insufflation on pneumoperitoneum-related complications in robotic partial nephrectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies

open access: yesBMC Urology
Introduction The use of pneumoperitoneum is an essential step for performing laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Pneumoperitoneum insufflation can cause complications such as pneumothorax, subcutaneous emphysema, and pneumomediastinum.
Lucas Schenk de Almeida   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Accuracy of abdominal ultrasound for the diagnosis of pneumoperitoneum in patients with acute abdominal pain: a pilot study

open access: yesCritical Ultrasound Journal, 2015
BackgroundPneumoperitoneum is a rare cause of abdominal pain characterized by a high mortality. Ultrasonography (US) can detect free intraperitoneal air; however, its accuracy remains unclear.
P. Nazerian   +9 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Secrets of safe laparoscopic surgery: Anaesthetic and surgical considerations

open access: yesJournal of Minimal Access Surgery, 2010
In recent years, laparoscopic surgery has gained popularity in clinical practice. The key element in laparoscopic surgery is creation of pneumoperitoneum and carbon dioxide is commonly used for insufflation.
Srivastava Arati, Niranjan Ashutosh
doaj  

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