Open AccessThigh subcutaneous emphysema: is that a clear indication for thigh exploration?
Author(s) -
Peter Mekhail,
Avanish Saklani,
Medhat K Philobos,
AG Masoud
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of surgical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.14
H-Index - 3
ISSN - 2042-8812
DOI - 10.1093/jscr/2011.2.1
Subject(s) - medicine , subcutaneous emphysema , thigh , presentation (obstetrics) , anterior compartment of thigh , surgery , medial compartment of thigh , subcutaneous abscess , abscess , complication
Thigh subcutaneous emphysema is an usual orthopaedic presentation normally associated with musculoskeletal problems or penetrating wounds. But, sometimes it can be related to abdominal pathology. We present a case of subcutaneous emphysema of the thigh secondary to para-caecal abscess.
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