Intestinal Perforation as an Intraoperative Complication of Abdominal Liposuction

Abstract

One of the complications of abdominal liposuction is analyzed: intra-operative intestinal perforation by the cannula (instrumental). The relationship between the cannula, the abdominal wall and the small intestine is described: as the three components of this complication. The characteristics of the cannulas generally used and the surgical technique of abdominal liposuction was detailed, as well as the clinical picture caused and how to treat it.