Retroperitoneal and mediastinal emphysema after colon resection is extremely rare, especially in the absence of anastomotic leakage.The feasibility and safety of conservative treatment for this complication are unknown.We report a patient who underwent 3 Piece Kitchen Island Set open sigmoid colon resection for colon cancer and developed retroperitoneal and mediastinal emphysema that was not caused by anastomotic leakage.
Retroperitoneal and mediastinal emphysema occurred as a result of diverticular perforation.We were able to treat Pod Filter this patient successfully with conservative management.