Management of Bilateral Extensive Subcutaneous Emphysema
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https://doi.org/10.51200/bjms.v16i1.3301Keywords:
cannula , chest tube , subcutaneous emphysemaAbstract
Subcutaneous emphysema (SE) occurs when there is a trapping of air under the skin due to leakage either from the gastrointestinal or respiratory tract. SE is commonly associated with procedural complications such as chest tube insertion, cardiothoracic surgery; as well as barotrauma, infection and malignancy. The majority of SE resolve spontaneously without any active intervention. However, it is a medical emergency as SE may spread and compromise the airway. Various interventions had been described in other literature. We would like to illustrate a case of extensive SE one day after chest tube insertion for secondary spontaneous pneumothorax, successfully relieved by usage of cannulas and low-grade pressure suction.
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