TY - JOUR
T1 - A case report of tardive subcutaneous emphysema in relation to iatrogenic pneumothorax
AU - Ringvold, Christine Helene Opedal
AU - Weinreich, Ulla Moller
PY - 2019/8
Y1 - 2019/8
N2 - Subcutaneous emphysema, the presence of air under the subcutaneous tissues, often arises in relation to pneumothorax, including iatrogenic pneumothorax. It can arise as a consequence of chest drain insertion and removal. This case report describes worsening of subcutaneous emphysema subsequent to chest drain removal, leading to tardive and life-threatening subcutaneous emphysema. There are few international guidelines describing chest drain removal and there are few reports describing tardive subcutaneous emphysema. These areas need further exploration using evidence-based research in order to develop a consensus on treatment options.
AB - Subcutaneous emphysema, the presence of air under the subcutaneous tissues, often arises in relation to pneumothorax, including iatrogenic pneumothorax. It can arise as a consequence of chest drain insertion and removal. This case report describes worsening of subcutaneous emphysema subsequent to chest drain removal, leading to tardive and life-threatening subcutaneous emphysema. There are few international guidelines describing chest drain removal and there are few reports describing tardive subcutaneous emphysema. These areas need further exploration using evidence-based research in order to develop a consensus on treatment options.
KW - Subcutaneous emphysema
KW - pleural drainage
U2 - 10.1177/2050313X19870970
DO - 10.1177/2050313X19870970
M3 - Journal article
SN - 2050-313X
VL - 7
JO - Sage Open Medical Case Reports
JF - Sage Open Medical Case Reports
M1 - 2050313X19870970
ER -