Cardiovascular collapse after laparoscopic liver biopsy.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We describe a unique complication of laparoscopic liver biopsy. The increased intra-abdominal pressure associated with carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum produced haemodynamic stability by tamponading a trochar-induced retroperitoneal haemorrhage. After deflation of the abdomen, release of the tamponade resulted in acute cardiovascular collapse. Other complications associated with laparoscopic surgery are also discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Blood Loss, Surgical
- Laparoscopy
- Liver
- Shock, Surgical