Delayed traumatic subcutaneous emphysema: a case report
Subcutaneous emphysema itself is rarely life-threatening, though it can infrequently manifest as an obstructive airway emergency. Delayed presentations are possible, and the presence of subcutaneous emphysema indicates severe chest-wall injury. Airway protection and treatment of pneumothoraces are critical interventions for these patients.
Authors
- Lara Bishop (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1748-565X)
- Sarah MacLaren
- William Pollitt
Institutions
- University of Exeter (GB)
- Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-05-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05249-4
- Primary Topic
- Pneumothorax, Barotrauma, Emphysema
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00