Subcutaneous Emphysema Caused by Tracheal Intubation.
10.4097/kjae.1994.27.9.1205
- Author:
Young Ho JANG
1
;
Jae Kyu CHEUN
Author Information
1. Department of Anesthesiology, Keimyung University, School of Medicine, Taegu, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Tracheal intubation;
Subcutaneous emphysema
- MeSH:
Anesthesia;
Emphysema;
Humans;
Intraoperative Period;
Intubation*;
Subcutaneous Emphysema*
- From:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
1994;27(9):1205-1209
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Tracheal intubation is associated with a number of complications. Because most complications are immediately noticeable, once recognized they can be readily treated. However, every once in a while, problems associated with intubation appear at a time distant to the intubation itself. Subcutaneous emphysema can occur as a result of trauma, surgery, and anesthesia. This is a case study conceming a difficult tracheal intubation which led to an extensive subcutaneous emphysema developed during the intraoperative period. However, the emphysema subsided spontaneously without any complications postoperatively. The patient went home in good condition on the 7th postoperative day.
