Theme: Laparoscopic complications A Abdominal wall emphysema B Bleeding C Carbon dioxide embolus D Lower limb venous thromboembolism E Omental emphysema F Pneumomediastinum G Pneumothorax H Port site hernia I Reduced venous return J Respiratory compromise K Visceral injury: obstruction L Visceral injury: perforation The above are all descriptions of complications that may arise as a result of laparoscopic surgery. For each clinical scenario please select the most appropriate answer from the above list. The items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. Scenario 2 A 26-year-old woman returns to the ward after an exploratory laparoscopy for right iliac fossa pain. As the anaesthetic wears off she begins to complain of abdominal discomfort. On palpation you note crepitus over her abdominal wall.
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