A case report of tardive subcutaneous emphysema in relation to iatrogenic pneumothorax
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 ch...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2019-08-01
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| Series: | SAGE Open Medical Case Reports |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313X19870970 |