Case report of massive spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum after cervical discectomy

This case demonstrates that although spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema after ACDF is rare, with early diagnosis and ideal treatment, patients can be cured without major intervention.

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Published
2025-04-25
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.111366
Primary Topic
Pneumothorax, Barotrauma, Emphysema
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Case report of massive spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum after cervical discectomy

M. Zeidan, Mohammed A Maraqa, Ibrahim AboGhayyada, Noor AlDeen M Khashan et al.
1 links
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Pneumothorax, Barotrauma, Emphysema
article

Case report of massive spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum after cervical discectomy

M. Zeidan, Mohammed A Maraqa, Ibrahim AboGhayyada, Noor AlDeen M Khashan, Bahaa I AbuRahmeh
article en

Abstract

This case demonstrates that although spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema after ACDF is rare, with early diagnosis and ideal treatment, patients can be cured without major intervention.

International Journal of Surgery Case ReportsVol. 131(C)
Bethlehem University (PS), Palestine Polytechnic University (PS)
Openalex Percentile: Top 87%
Pneumothorax, Barotrauma, Emphysema
DOIOpen Access PDFOpenAlex
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.