Extensive subcutaneous emphysema following arthroscopy: a case report

We report an unusual presentation of delayed subcutaneous emphysema of the thigh following arthroscopy with a fluid medium, which was managed conservatively. This rare presentation must be recognised by all orthopaedic surgeons practising arthroscopic surgery.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA, 2002-03, Vol.10 (2), p.119-121
Hauptverfasser:	Deshmukh, N., Shah, M.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Antibiotics Arthroscopy Arthroscopy - adverse effects Case reports Case studies Embolisms Emphysema Gangrene Humans Infections Knee Knee Joint - surgery Knees Legs Male Middle Aged Orthopedics Postoperative Complications Radiography Sports Subcutaneous Emphysema - diagnostic imaging Subcutaneous Emphysema - etiology Subcutaneous emphysema Arthroscopy Complications Surgery Thigh Thigh - diagnostic imaging
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Zusammenfassung:	We report an unusual presentation of delayed subcutaneous emphysema of the thigh following arthroscopy with a fluid medium, which was managed conservatively. This rare presentation must be recognised by all orthopaedic surgeons practising arthroscopic surgery.
ISSN:	0942-2056 1433-7347
DOI:	10.1007/s00167-001-0264-9