Clinical course of compressed air injury with pneumocephlaus and orbital emphysema: a case report
- Author:
Howon NA
1
;
Yong Won KIM
;
Sanghun LEE
;
Han Ho DO
;
Jun Seok SEO
;
Jeong Hun LEE
;
Seung Chul LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Emergency Medicine, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Goyang, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
2021;32(3):273-276
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Orbital emphysema with pneumocephalus is an unusual condition encountered in non-fracture craniofacial trauma. We report a case of orbital emphysema with disseminated pneumocephalus without any fracture, due to an orbital trauma caused by compressed air.