September 21, 2025Case Reports in Gastrointestinal MedicineOpen Access

Rare Bilateral Massive Pneumothorax, Pneumomediastinum, Pneumoperitoneum, and Diffuse Subcutaneous Emphysema During Colonoscopy: Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Case Report

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LLL. Liu MYMinyuan Yang RWRui WuUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell

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Case report reveals severe complications, including pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum during colonoscopy, highlighting multidisciplinary collaboration.

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The patient developed bilateral massive pneumothorax and subcutaneous emphysema during colonoscopy, requiring surgical intervention.
Emergency CT scans revealed multiple gas-related complications, indicating the severity of the situation.
Following gas extraction and drainage procedures, the patient recovered well and was discharged on day 14 post-procedure.
This case demonstrates the rarity of serious gas extravasation complications during colonoscopy, emphasizing the need for teamwork in management.

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Liu et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d43c8e713b0b5dfea7c8ba https://doi.org/10.1155/crgm/6444675

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Case report reveals severe complications, including pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum during colonoscopy, highlighting multidisciplinary collaboration.

Rare Bilateral Massive Pneumothorax, Pneumomediastinum, Pneumoperitoneum, and Diffuse Subcutaneous Emphysema During Colonoscopy: Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Case Report

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Rare Bilateral Massive Pneumothorax, Pneumomediastinum, Pneumoperitoneum, and Diffuse Subcutaneous Emphysema During Colonoscopy: Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Case Report

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