Open AccessMassive subcutaneous emphysema after traumatic pneumothorax
Author(s) -
Machairas Nikolaos,
Paspala Anna,
Syllaios Athanasios,
Schizas Dimitrios
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.2311
Subject(s) - medicine , subcutaneous emphysema , pneumothorax , suction , surgery , asymptomatic , chest tube , anesthesia , mechanical engineering , engineering
Abstract A simple case/asymptomatic pneumothorax not deemed to necessitate drainage can quickly change, and patient safety can be compromised. Chest tube insertion with increased suction is considered a safe and efficient strategy in patients with extensive subcutaneous emphysema following traumatic pneumothorax.