Benign subcutaneous emphysema: A case report with bite

Highlights • Benign subcutaneous emphysema is rare. • Important to differentiate from life-threatening skin infections. • Numerous causative factors. • Medical management is not always effective (especially immunocompromised). • May required surgical debridement for resolution of symptoms.

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of surgery case reports 2015-01, Vol.9, p.89-91
Hauptverfasser:	Onwochei, V.E, Kelly, M.E, Lyons, R, Khan, W, Barry, K.M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Benign subcutaneous emphysema Case Report Insect bite Management Surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	Highlights • Benign subcutaneous emphysema is rare. • Important to differentiate from life-threatening skin infections. • Numerous causative factors. • Medical management is not always effective (especially immunocompromised). • May required surgical debridement for resolution of symptoms.
ISSN:	2210-2612 2210-2612
DOI:	10.1016/j.ijscr.2015.02.039