Pneumoscrotum after colorectal surgery: A case report. Issue 8 (17th June 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Willburger, Johanna; Suter, Basil; Wimmer, Matthias; Kirchhoff, Philipp
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 6:Issue 8(2018)
• Page Start: 1485
• Page End: 1487
• Publication Date: 2018-06-17
• Subjects: complications in colorectal surgery -- infection -- pneumoscrotum -- proctoscopy; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.1594
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: Pneumoscrotum is a very rare complication. Currently, very little evidence‐based medicine exists on treatment guidelines. We think a prophylactic antibiotic course and a 48 hours in hospital observation are justified in these rare cases. Abstract : Pneumoscrotum is a very rare complication. Currently, very little evidence‐based medicine exists on treatment guidelines. We think a prophylactic antibiotic course and a 48 hours in hospital observation are justified in these rare cases.