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Bilateral Iatrogenic Pneumothorax, Pneumo-mediastinum and Pneumoperitoneum Following Per-oral Endoscopic Myotomy for Achalasia type I: A Case Report

2025Open accessMohammed V University

Abstract

Iatrogenic pneumothorax is most frequently descripted in the literature, but the association with pneumo-mediastinum and pneumoperitoneum is rare We report a case of bilateral suffocating pneumothorax associated with pneumo-mediastinum and pneumoperitoneum following a per oral endoscopic myotomy for Chicago-type I Achalasia managed by urgent exsufflation and a drainage.

Research topics

  • Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
  • Pneumothorax, Barotrauma, Emphysema
  • Esophageal and GI Pathology

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DOI: 10.48729/pjctvs.563

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