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.
Subcutaneous Emphysema

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Mediastinal Emphysema* ; Subcutaneous Emphysema*

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Pneumoperitoneum* ; Subcutaneous Emphysema*

The development of subcutaneous emphysema is a well-known complication that has been reported after dental extraction, endodontic treatment, or restorative preparation. Gaseous invasion, leading to swelling, crepitus on palpation, is commonly restricted to the connective tisssues immediately adjacent to the entry site. However, the use of compressed air- and water-cooled turbines may allow large amounts of air and water to be driven through the fascial planes into the mediastinum, pleural space, or even the retroperitoneum. This case report is about the patient who presented with subcutaneous emphysema that occurred after fracture line inspection. Possible cause, treatment, and prevention of emphysema will be discussed.
Emphysema ; Humans ; Mediastinum ; Palpation ; Subcutaneous Emphysema ; Water

Although tonsillectomy is a common surgical procedure in the otolaryngological department, subcutaneous emphysema after tonsillectomy is a rare complication. While most of the cases are benign and self-limiting, severe sequelae, such as tracheal compression, pneumopericardium, are possible. We present two patients with cervical emphysema after tonsillectomy, and focus on explaining the possible pathologic mechanisms, diagnosis, appropriate management, and nature course of cervical emphysema after tonsillectomy.
Diagnosis ; Emphysema* ; Humans ; Mediastinal Emphysema ; Pneumopericardium ; Subcutaneous Emphysema ; Tonsillectomy*

Palatine tonsillectomy is a very common procedure and it is relatively safe and has few complications. However, some severe, although rare, complications that can lead a patient to life-threatening status can occur following palatine tonsillectomy. Subcutaneous or mediastinal emphysema is one of the severe complications. We report a case of subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum after palatine tonsillectomy in a healthy 18-year-old man. After conservative management, subcutaneous emphysema was subsided without other complications.
Adolescent ; Emphysema ; Humans ; Mediastinal Emphysema ; Subcutaneous Emphysema ; Tonsillectomy

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Bronchoscopy* ; Pneumothorax* ; Subcutaneous Emphysema* ; Tracheostomy*

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.
Anesthesia ; Emphysema ; Humans ; Intraoperative Period ; Intubation* ; Subcutaneous Emphysema*

A tracheal intubation-related tracheobronchial rupture is a relatively rare complication. We report a case of tracheobronchial rupture after single lumen endotracheal intubation. Twenty four hours after extubation of an endotracheal tube, subcutaneous emphysema developed on the patient's neck. A pneumomediastinum was also detected by computerized tomography (CT). The patient recovered uneventfully after conservative management.
Humans ; Intubation ; Intubation, Intratracheal ; Mediastinal Emphysema ; Neck ; Rupture ; Subcutaneous Emphysema

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Colon* ; Colonoscopy* ; Mediastinal Emphysema* ; Pneumoperitoneum* ; Retropneumoperitoneum* ; Subcutaneous Emphysema*