Pneumatic-induced subcutaneous emphysema of the upper limb: a case report and literature review
Pneumatic-induced SE should be considered in patients with upper limb swelling post-exposure to compressed air. Conservative treatment is effective in stable patients without signs of infection or compartment syndrome. Clinician awareness can prevent unnecessary interventions and improve patient outcomes.
Authors
- Ahmed Abdelfattah Bayomy Nofal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9214-2775)
- Diya Asad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5775-5469)
- Layth Al-Karaja (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6974-1793)
- Saeda Abu Sneineh
- Majd Issa
- Nidal D. Muna
Institutions
- Tula State University (RU)
- Al-Quds University (PS)
- Palestine Technical University - Kadoorie (PS)
- Vinnytsia National Technical University (UA)
- National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsya (UA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Medicine and Surgery
- Published
- 2025-09-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ms9.0000000000003862
- Primary Topic
- Pneumothorax, Barotrauma, Emphysema
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00