CO2 Inducer, Indicator (EtCO2) and venting it, is the Healer of Subcutaneous Emphysema

Abstract

Today, surgeons across the world have realized the benefits of laparoscopic approach, for short hospital stay, improved postoperative recovery times. Thus, laparoscopic surgeries are being used with greater frequency in health care system. However, laparoscopy is not without complications like, subcutaneous emphysema, pneumopericardium, pneumothorax, gas embolism, visceral injuries. Since, these complications remain a cause of concern, we need better trained anesthesiologist and laparoscopic surgeons. Regular assessment and monitoring should be done to recognize the complication as early as possible and prompt treatment for positive patient outcome. Subcutaneous emphysema is defined as the presence of gas within the tissue, beneath the skin. Here, we describe a case report where the patient developed massive subcutaneous emphysema during laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy.