A study of subcutaneous emphysema, factors contributing to its development, resolution and management with different modalities

Subcutaneous emphysema is defined as an escape of air in subcutaneous tissue. It is one of the most common complications after inter-costal chest tube drainage. Subcutaneous emphysema is usually benign requiring no specific treatment, but extensive subcutaneous emphysema can be uncomfortable and al...

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Published in:	Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease
Main Authors:	Mukesh Goyal, Jose K. Jimmy, Ramakant Dixit, Deepak Kumar Garg
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	PAGEPress Publications 2023-06-01
Subjects:	Subcutaneous emphysema intercostal chest tube drainage pneumothorax
Online Access:	https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/2583