An unexpected complication of robotic cardiac surgery: Pneumomediastinum
Journal of the Saudi Heart Association, cilt.31, sa.2, ss.106-108, 2019 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 31 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2019
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.jsha.2019.01.001
- Dergi Adı: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.106-108
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Atrial septal defect, Cardiac surgery, Pneumomediastinum, Robotic surgery
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Pneumomediastinum is a rare entity that is defined as free air in the mediastinal space. A 26-year-old male patient was admitted with pneumomediastinum as an unexpected complication of robotic surgery. Diffuse subcutanous emphysema was observed suddenly on Postoperative Day 3 without respiratory distress. Air trapping into the mediastinum was seen on chest X-ray and computed tomography. The patient was followed in the intensive care unit for 7 days and managed conservatively. Subcutaneous emphysema reduced gradually. In conclusion, although it is a rare condition, pneumomediastinum should be kept in mind as a complication of robotic cardiac surgery.