Subcutaneous emphysema

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Post lobectomy.

Patient Data

Age: Adult
Gender: Female
x-ray

Very extensive subcutaneous emphysema is demonstrated involving the entire thorax and extending into the neck. Two intercostal catheters are noted on the right. 

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