Thigh subcutaneous emphysema: is that a clear indication for thigh exploration?
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Thigh subcutaneous emphysema: is that a clear indication for thigh exploration?
Thigh subcutaneous emphysema is an usual orthopaedic presentation normally associated with musculoskeletal problems or penetrating wounds. But, sometimes it can be related to abdominal pathology. We present a case of subcutaneous emphysema of the thigh secondary to para-caecal abscess.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Surgical Case Reports
سال: 2011
ISSN: 2042-8812
DOI: 10.1093/jscr/2011.2.1