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Compressed Air Injury of the Colon: A Report of Two Cases
Author(s) -
Thiele Brian L.
Publication year - 1973
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.111
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1445-2197
pISSN - 0004-8682
DOI - 10.1111/j.1445-2197.1973.tb05670.x
Subject(s) - medicine , perforation , compressed air , pathogenesis , intensive care medicine , surgery , pathology , mechanical engineering , engineering , punching
Two cases of colonic perforation as a result of compressed air injury are reported, with a description of their management. Features of the pathogenesis are discussed, and observations which act as guidelines for management are emphasized. A brief review of the world literature is presented.