Severe cellulitis and abdominal wall emphysema following laparoscopic colonic surgery: A case report |
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| Authors: | Ryo Tanaka Hitoshi Kameyama Tadasu Chida Tatsuo Kanda Yosuke Kano Hiroshi Ichikawa Takaaki Hanyu Takashi Ishikawa Shin‐ichi Kosugi Toshifumi Wakai |
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| Institution: | 1. Division of Digestive Surgery, Sanjo General Hospital, Niigata, Japan;2. Division of Digestive and General Surgery, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, Japan |
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| Abstract: | Abdominal wall emphysema is a common complication of laparoscopic surgery. This condition is usually harmless; however, if an infection occurs, it can develop into a serious condition such as necrotizing fasciitis. We report a case of a 51‐year‐old woman suffering from severe cellulitis that spread from an area of abdominal wall emphysema after laparoscopic surgery for sigmoid colon cancer. Recognizing this complication, early diagnosis, and prompt treatment are cornerstones for successful management of this potentially fatal disease. |
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| Keywords: | Cellulitis laparoscopic colon surgery necrotizing fasciitis |
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