A Case of Iatrogenic Subcutaneous Cervicofacial and Mediastinal Emphysema after Catheterization.
- Author:
Soo Whan KIM
1
;
Chan RHYOO
;
Seung Won KIM
;
Choung Hyun OH
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Dae Jeon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Subcutaneous empysema;
Catheterization
- MeSH:
Catheterization*;
Catheters*;
Mediastinal Emphysema*;
Subcutaneous Tissue;
United Nations
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2002;45(3):300-302
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Subcutaneous cervicofacial and mediastinal emphysema (SCFME) occur with a variety of disease processes. Most cases involve a passive escape of air from the aerodigestive tract into subcutaneous tissues. Even if the presence of SCFME is not in itself dangerous, prompt recognition of the underlying etiology is essential. Catheterization is a common procedure in the otolaryngologic field, but, clinically, SCFME after catheterization is very rare. Recently, we experienced a case of SCFME after catheterization, so we report this rare case with a review of literatures.
