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William C. Martin, MD; Noriyoshi Nagai, MD; Wilma Diner, MD; E. Clinton Texter, Jr, MD

Arch Intern Med. 1978;138(5):759-761.

Abstract
It is important to realize that retroperitoneal emphysema may be seen as a complication of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Because of the increased frequency of endoscopic and associated procedures, it is important to realize that these striking roentgenographic findings may be associated with a benign clinical condition that will resolve with expectant management alone. Clinically, we might be forced to differentiate this complication with pathological perforation from the original lesion or with free perforation by the instrument depending on the clinical conditions.

(Arch Intern Med 138:759-761, 1978)

Author Affiliations
From the Division of Gastroenterology (Drs Martin, Nagai, and Texter), Departments of Medicine and Radiology (Dr Diner), University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Ark. Dr Martin is now with the Fayetteville Diagnostic Clinic, Ark.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication June 6, 1977.

Reprint requests to Division of Gastroenterology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72201 (Dr Texter).

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