Surgical emphysema - crumpled paper appearance

Case contributed by Hazem M Almasarei
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Patient underwent cholecystectomy.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female

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.

 

Crumpled paper.

Case Discussion

Crumpled paper is a descriptive sign for subcutaneous/surgical emphysema.

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