@article{ref1,
title="Intestinal injury secondary to an umbilical piercing",
journal="JSLS: Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons / Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons",
year="2012",
author="Park, Mi Hee and Mehran, Amir",
volume="16",
number="3",
pages="485-487",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Body piercing has become increasingly popular throughout the world and may cause unanticipated complications during surgery. METHODS: We describe the case of a 35-y-old woman with hepatocellular carcinoma who underwent a diagnostic laparoscopy for metastatic disease evaluation. RESULTS: An early intestinal injury occurred upon abdominal entry and introduction of pneumoperitoneum. The injury was secondary to a single adhesion between the abdominal wall and small bowel caused by a previous umbilical piercing. CONCLUSIONS: Umbilical piercing can lead to unanticipated intraoperative complications even if it is removed prior to surgery. Surgeons performing laparoscopy should be aware of potential pitfalls associated with these art forms.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1086-8089",
doi="10.4293/108680812X13462882736051",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.4293/108680812X13462882736051"
}