Relief of tension subcutaneous emphysema using a large bore subcutaneous drain

Management of extensive subcutaneous emphysema with a subcutaneous drain

We present a case of a gentleman in his 70s with extensive subcutaneous emphysema. Usually self-limiting, subcutaneous emphysema around the thoracic inlet can rarely lead to airway and cardiovascular compromise by compression of structures in the neck. This patient presented with a large pneumothorax on a background of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This was initially treated wit...

Uncomplicated Generalized Subcutaneous Emphysema in a Dog

Case Description- A 3-year-old male mix breed dog was referred to the veterinary hospital forevaluation of extensive subcutaneous emphysema. The emphysema was Initially confined to thethoracic region and then progressed symmetrically over the abdominal regions, even face andextremities. The animal had normal appetite and physical examination. Crackling sensation wasdetected on palpation of the ...

Tension Pneumothorax and Subcutaneous Emphysema Complicating Insertion of Nasogastric Tube

Nasogastric tube has a key role in the management of substantial number of hospitalized patients particularly the critically ill. In spite of the apparent simple insertion technique, nasogastric tube placement has its serious perhaps fatal complications which need to be carefully assessed. Pulmonary misplacement and associated complications are commonplace during nasogastric tube procedure. We ...

Subcutaneous Emphysema, Pneumomediastinum and Pneumothorax in a Patient with Dermatomyositis

Introduction:Spontaneous pneumomediastinum, pneumothorax, and subcutaneous emphysema are rare, but serious complications of inflammatory myopathies and occur more commonly in DM than PM. complications of dermatomyositis (DM) and polymyositis (PM), both of which can be fatal. Case Report:A 20-year-old woman was admitted with neck pain, dyspnea, cough, and fever. She had been diagnosed with derma...

A Case of Subcutaneous Emphysema