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  • Title: Small intestine perforation because of capacitive coupling as a cause of abdominal wall gas gangrene and clostridial sepsis after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
    Author: Zadrozny D, Sledzinski Z.
    Journal: Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech; 2000 Dec; 10(6):412-4. PubMed ID: 11147921.
    Abstract:
    The authors present a case report regarding abdominal wall gas gangrene and clostridial sepsis after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Capacitive coupling was considered to be the most probable cause of small intestine perforation and further complications. Despite intensive treatment, the 69-year-old patient died.
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