Periorbital emphysema after laparoscopic nephrectomy: case report and literature review

A 40-year-old lady presented with marked swelling and inability to open her left eye immediately after laparoscopic nephrectomy for a left pyelonephritic kidney. A diagnosis of periorbital emphysema was made and within 7 days the emphysema spontaneously disappeared. Periorbital emphysema is a rare b...

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Published in:Urologia 2007-10, Vol.74 (4), p.247-249
Main Authors: Cerruto, M A, Ruggera, L, Beltrami, P, Tiscione, D, Zattoni, F
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:A 40-year-old lady presented with marked swelling and inability to open her left eye immediately after laparoscopic nephrectomy for a left pyelonephritic kidney. A diagnosis of periorbital emphysema was made and within 7 days the emphysema spontaneously disappeared. Periorbital emphysema is a rare benign condition that may complicate a laparoscopic nephrectomy.
ISSN:0391-5603
1724-6075
DOI:10.1177/039156030707400409