Chapter 7
Iatrogenic Pathology of the Peritoneum and Retroperitoneum
Ioan Jung, Vlad Butiurca and Simona Gurzu
Abstract
This chapter presents a synthesis of data regarding the iatrogenic injuries of the peritoneum and retroperitoneum. Similar to the previous chapters, medical druginduced lesions and the consequences of diagnostic and/or therapeutic interventions are presented in detail. Iatrogenic retroperitoneal fibrosis can emerge following radiotherapy or as a consequence of long-term use of drugs such as beta blockers or antiepileptic substances. Pneumoperitoneum is usually a postoperative transient lesion, but it can also be a severe consequence of barotrauma or mechanical ventilation. The causes and consequences of iatrogenic peritonitis and ascites are also analyzed.
Total Pages: 128-135 (8)
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