Massive subcutaneous emphysema after traumatic pneumothorax. Issue 9 (15th July 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Machairas, Nikolaos; Paspala, Anna; Syllaios, Athanasios; Schizas, Dimitrios
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 7:Issue 9(2019)
• Page Start: 1789
• Page End: 1790
• Publication Date: 2019-07-15
• Subjects: chest tube -- massive -- pneumothorax -- subcutaneous emphysema -- traumatic; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.2311
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

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. 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.