Benign Subcutaneous Emphysema of the Upper Limb: A Case Report
- Author:
SM Rabiul Islam
;
KG Mamman
;
KC Pande
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Subcutaneous emphysema;
upper limb;
gas gangrene;
necrotising fasciitis
- MeSH:
Subcutaneous Emphysema
- From:Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
2016;10(3):39-41
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Subcutaneous emphysema is the presence of gas or air in the
subcutaneous tissue plane. The term is generally used to
describe any soft tissue emphysema of the body wall or
limbs, it can result from benign causes, most commonly
secondary to trauma or from a life-threatening infection by
gas gangrene or necrotising fasciitis. A case of subcutaneous
emphysema involving the upper limb resulting from a trivial
laceration to the elbow is reported and the importance of
distinguishing between the two causes of subcutaneous
emphysema is highlighted.
- Full text:P020170109345285390105.pdf
