Presentation
Patient underwent cholecystectomy.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Surgical emphysema - crumpled paper appearance
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Abnormal lucencies in the lower chest and abdominal wall representing gas/air accumulation within the soft tissues resembling the crumpled paper. Features go with extensive soft tissue/subcutaneous or surgical emphysema.
From the case:
Surgical emphysema - crumpled paper appearance
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Crumpled paper.
Case Discussion
Crumpled paper is a descriptive sign for subcutaneous/surgical emphysema.