Retroperitoneal and mediastinal emphysema after colon resection is extremely rare, especially in the absence of anastomotic leakage. The feasibility and safety of conservative treatment for this complication are unknown. We report a patient who underwent open sigmoid colon resection for colon cancer and developed retroperitoneal and mediastinal emphysema that was not caused by anastomotic leakage. Retroperitoneal and mediastinal emphysema occurred as a result of diverticular perforation. We were able to treat this patient successfully with conservative management.
Case Rep Gastroenterol 2022;17:137–142

中文翻译：

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乙状结肠切除术后腹膜后纵隔气肿

结肠切除术后腹膜后和纵隔气肿极为罕见，尤其是在没有吻合口漏的情况下。保守治疗这种并发症的可行性和安全性尚不清楚。我们报告了一名接受开放式乙状结肠切除术的结肠癌患者，并出现了并非由吻合口漏引起的腹膜后和纵隔气肿。憩室穿孔导致腹膜后和纵隔气肿。我们能够通过保守治疗成功治疗该患者。
Case Rep Gastroenterol 2022；17:137–142