An unexpected complication of robotic cardiac surgery: Pneumomediastinum

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 dis...

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Published in:Journal Of The Saudi Heart Association 2019-04, Vol.31 (2), p.106-108
Main Authors: Erol, Gökhan, Kubat, Emre, Sicim, Hüseyin, Kadan, Murat, Bolcal, Cengiz
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Atrial septal defect
Cardiac surgery
Case Report
Pneumomediastinum
Robotic surgery
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1016-7315
2212-5043
DOI:10.1016/j.jsha.2019.01.001