Subcutaneous Emphysema Mimicking Gas Gangrene Following Perforation of the Rectum: A Case Report.
10.3346/jkms.2004.19.5.756
- Author:
Keun Bae LEE
1
;
Eun Sun MOON
;
Sung Taek JUNG
;
Hyoung Yeon SEO
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chonnam National University School of Medicine, Gwangju, Korea. kbleeos@chonnam.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Subcutaneous Emphysema;
Intestinal Perforation
- MeSH:
Adult;
Diagnosis, Differential;
Gas Gangrene/*radiography;
Humans;
Intestinal Perforation/*radiography;
Male;
Rectal Diseases/*radiography;
Subcutaneous Emphysema/*radiography
- From:Journal of Korean Medical Science
2004;19(5):756-758
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
We report a case of extensive subcutaneous emphysema of the lower extremity mimicking gas gangrene following perforation of the rectum in a 38-yr-old man. Subcutaneous emphysema of the leg may rarely occur secondary to perforation of the gastrointestinal tract and has often created serious diagnostic problems and high mortality rates. Therefore, prompt diagnosis and aggressive treatment is imperative.
