Spontaneous Free Peritoneal Perforation of an Infected Pancreatic Fluid Collection Managed with Laparoscopic Drainage and Necrosectomy

Introduction. Free peritoneal perforation of pancreatic fluid collections is extremely rare and only few case reports exist in the literature. Many of these patients undergo emergency exploratory laparotomy due to sepsis and haemodynamic instability requiring sepsis control. The use of laparoscopic techniques in this circumstance is limited by the haemodynamic stability of the patient and the technical challenges. But effective laparoscopic management is associated with less morbidity to the patient. Case Presentation. A 28-year-old patient presented with worsening generalized abdominal pain with increased inflammatory markers. She required persistent inotropic support despite adequate fluid resuscitation. She had transient acute renal impairment and acute respiratory distress, which improved with noninvasive support. CECT (contrast-enhanced computed tomography) showed an infected pancreatic fluid collection with peritoneal free fluid. Aspiration of pelvic collection showed purulent fluid. Based on these clinical and imaging findings, she was diagnosed with a free peritoneal perforation of an infected pancreatic fluid collection. She underwent a laparoscopic drainage and necrosectomy of the infected pancreatic collection and peritoneal washout. She had a gradual recovery. All inotropes were omitted on the second day following surgery. She was sent to the ward from the ICU (intensive care unit) on the 4th postoperative day. Conclusion. The laparoscopic approach is a viable option in managing ruptured pancreatic fluid collections when patient and technical factors are supportive. It reduces surgical morbidity, thereby reducing the overall strain on physiological reserves. When opted for laparoscopic drainage, the procedure must be guided by imaging findings. Multidisciplinary participation is critical in the overall management.

Subcutaneous Emphysema Caused by an Extraperitoneal Diverticulum Perforation: Description of Two Rare Cases and Review of the Literature

The onset of colon diverticular disease is a frequent event, with a prevalence that increases with age. Amongst possible complications, free peritoneal perforation with abscess formation may occur. We herein describe two rare presentations of an extraperitoneal sigmoid diverticulum perforation. Our first patient, an 89-year-old female with no signs of distress, developed a subcutaneous abscess and emphysema in an incisional hernia following an appendectomy through a McBurney incision. The second patient, an 82-year-old female, was in general distress at the time of her admission and had a more advanced infection following the occurrence of a sigmoid perforation in a hernial sac. Complicated diverticulitis has a known course and evolution, but with an extraperitoneal presentation, this etiology is not expected. A computed tomography (CT) scan should be completed if the patient is hemodynamically stable, and wide debridement should be performed. Subcutaneous emphysema with an acute abdomen may be a sign of sigmoid perforation. Clinicians should keep this etiology in mind, regardless of the initial presentation.

Strangulated direct inguinal hernia with intraperitoneal perforation

Usually direct inguinal hernia doesn’t present as strangulation or incarceration as compared to indirect inguinal hernia because of earlier has wider neck. A patient of recurrent direct inguinal hernia presents as intra-scrotal gangrene and intra-peritoneal perforation. We reported a case of 65 years old male presented with septicemia and right sided strangulated direct hernia. On exploration through inguino scrotal incision and mid line laparotomy, gangrenous loop was found in scrotum and perforation was found in intra-peritoneal part of small intestine. Resection-anastomosis was done for both the parts of intestine. Inguinal Incision was closed by posterior wall closure and modified Bassini’s herniorraphy. Abdomen was closed in layers with brain. Long standing direct hernia may present as strangulation or incarceration specially in elderly but perforation and gangrene of intra-peritoneal part of small intestine is very rare.

UROLOGY RETROPERITONEOSCOPY: INITIAL EXPERIENCE IN CIPTO MANGUNKUSUMO HOSPITAL

Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the initial experience of retroperitoneoscopy surgery. Material & method: This is a descriptive study with cross-sectional design. Data was collected from medical records of Urology Department in Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital Jakarta, from March 2013 until February 2014. Subjects were all patients who performed retroperitoneoscopic surgery between the time periods. Results: Patients consisted of 9 males (42.85%) and 11 females (57.14%). Mean age was 38.95 + 21.88 years old. Proportion based on diagnosis were 5 renal failures (23.8%), 5 ureteral stones (23.8%), 3 renal cysts (14.3%), 2 PUJOs (9.5%), double 3 collecting systems (14.3%), 1 tumor (4.8%), 1 ureteral tumor (4.8%), and 1 renal diverticle (4.8%). Proportion based on kind of retroperitoneoscopy were ureterolithotomy (23.8%), nephrectomy 3 (14.3%), nephroureterectomy 3 (14.3%), renal cyst unroofing 3 (14.3%), heminephrectomy 3 (14.3%), pyeloplasty 2 (9.5%), partial nephrectomy 1 (4.8%), and diverticle coagulation 1 (4.8%). Mean operating time was 178.81 + 55.72 minutes with mean length hospitalization 8.05 + 4.4 days. Mean amount of bleeding was 98 + 69.47 cc, wound operation infection 0 (0%), peritoneal perforation 1 (4.76%), open surgery conversion 2 (9.52%), and transperitoneal laparoscopy conversion 1 (4.76%). Conclusion: In this study, total number of retroperitoneoscopy surgery cases still less than others abroad. Demographic characteristic showed variety than other study. Compared to other studies, the operating time was comparable but the length of stay was longer. We had higher open surgery conversion rate, while another complication was relatively the same.

Types and management of perforations occurring during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

The authors discuss the incidence of perforation related to endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography, which is relatively uncommon (0.3–1%) among other types of complications. Perforations can be classified into three types based on their forms and locations. Having reviewed the literature the authors conclude that the most common type is periampullary perforation and the less frequent one is peritoneal perforation. The former usually heals after conservative treatment, while the latter needs an operation. The authors emphasize the important prognostic role of timely diagnosis and surgical treatment if alarming signs (peritoneal, septic) are present. Known predisposing factors, when the procedure needs more careful attention, are also summarized (postoperative status, needle knife papillectomy, intramural contrast media, long lasting examination). After reviewing their own cases, the authors establish that the incidence of perforation in their own centre was four per thousand (10/2400), out of which nine were periampullar and one peritoneal type. In 6 cases operation was necessary, and there was no mortality. The authors conclude that individually tailored therapy can largely reduce the 30–40% mortality rate reported in earlier studies. Orv. Hetil., 2014, 155(7), 248–254.

Free Intra-Abdominal Air without Peritoneal Perforation after TEM: A Report of Two Cases

Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) is a minimally invasive treatment modality for a variety of rectal lesions. Due to its minimally invasive nature, TEM has emerged as a safe method. Among most threatening complications are hemorrhage and peritoneal perforation. We report on two patients who demonstrated intra-abdominal free air on an erect chest X-ray after TEM procedure without other findings of a pneumoperitoneum. We hypothesize that due to the combination of elevated pressures in the retroperitoneal cavity and decreased integrity of the retroperitoneal barrier, insufflated CO2gas can diffuse into the intraperitoneal cavity. Conservative treatment should be considered in patients with free intra-abdominal air postoperatively. However, there should be no suspicion of peritoneal entry during the procedure and the patient should be in generally good condition without severe abdominal symptoms.