Subcutanous emphysema

Case contributed by Associate Professor Donna D'Souza ◉

Presentation

Past history of severe COPD.

From the case: Subcutanous emphysema
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Extensive subcutaneous emphysema. 

From the case: Subcutanous emphysema
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Bilateral spontaneous pneumothoraces, pneumomediastinum and extensive subcutaneous emphysema.

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Case information

rID: 4042
Published: 12th Jul 2008
Last edited: 29th Dec 2019
System: Chest
Inclusion in quiz mode: Included

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