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Published in: Digestive Diseases and Sciences 8/2012

Open Access 01-08-2012 | Review

Pneumothorax Following ERCP: Report of Four Cases and Review of the Literature

Authors: Nicolien J. Schepers, Henk R. van Buuren

Published in: Digestive Diseases and Sciences | Issue 8/2012

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Abstract

We report four patients with pneumothorax as a complication of ERCP with sphincterotomy. With conservative treatment all patients recovered. Previously, 16 comparable cases have been reported in the literature. The main risk factor for this rare complication seems (pre-cut) sphincterotomy. Pneumothorax is usually right-sided or bilateral and accompanied by pneumomediastinum, pneumoretroperitoneum and subcutaneous emphysema. The prognosis seems favourable with a non-surgical approach including intravenous antibiotics, fasting and when indicated chest tube drainage.
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Metadata
Title
Pneumothorax Following ERCP: Report of Four Cases and Review of the Literature
Authors
Nicolien J. Schepers
Henk R. van Buuren
Publication date
01-08-2012
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Digestive Diseases and Sciences / Issue 8/2012
Print ISSN: 0163-2116
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2568
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10620-012-2150-3

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