Citation

Howells GA, Uzieblo MR, Bair H, Boyer MD. Surg. Laparosc. Endosc. Percutan. Tech. 2000; 10(1): 44-46.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10872527

Abstract

A case involving a patient with multiple stab wounds to the thoracoabdomen is reviewed. Laparoscopy was employed to determine peritoneal penetration. Hemodynamic collapse occurred secondary to tension pneumopericardium, which resulted from a 15 mm Hg pneumoperitoneum. The relevant literature is reviewed.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; Adult; Male; Suicide, Attempted; Abdominal Injuries/*diagnosis; Laparoscopy/*adverse effects; Pneumopericardium/*etiology; Schizophrenia/complications; Thoracic Injuries/*diagnosis