Bowel Injury following Liposuction - A rare Complication of Cosmetic Surgery

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3823/1925

Keywords:

Liposuction, Fistula, Bowel injury

Abstract

Liposuction is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures for aesthetic reasons. It is often performed as day-case surgery and is thought to be a low-risk ‘minor’ procedure. We present a rare case of necrotising abdominal wall infection due to small bowel injury resulting in extensive abdominal wall debridement and the development of an enteric fistula.

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Published

2016-04-22

Issue

Vol. 9 (2016)

Section

General Surgery

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