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Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis. Nitrous oxide anaesthesia and the rapid effect of oxygen therapy

Authors :
K. R. Poskitt
D. N. Sutton
Source :
Anaesthesia. 39(8)
Publication Year :
1984

Abstract

Summary A case of pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis discovered at laparotomy for a perforated duodenal ulcer is described. Nitrous oxide administration is contra-indicated in this condition, and the rapid effectiveness of 100% oxygen administration is observed during the surgical procedure.

Details

ISSN :
00032409
Volume :
39
Issue :
8
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Anaesthesia
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....511971b726e375bfdfc1d40e2b43ff95