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  1. Fulltext Periorbital oedema after dental extraction: a case study
    Lim JL
    Aust Fam Physician, 2014 Aug;43(8):543-4.
    PMID: 25114991
    Keywords: Dental extraction; Periorbital oedema; Quiz
    Matched MeSH terms: Subcutaneous Emphysema/diagnosis*
  2. A case of cough induced rib fracture with subcutaneous emphysema and pneumothorax
    Shukri WNA, Ng VH, Ismail AK
    Med J Malaysia, 2019 12;74(6):551-552.
    PMID: 31929488
    Coughing is an important reflex mechanism which enhances the clearance of secretions and particulates from the airways, however repetitive muscle strain due to prolonged coughing may cause the uncommon complication of stress fracture of the ribs. The following is an unusual case of cough induced multiple rib fractures associated with subcutaneous emphysema and pneumothorax which was missed in the emergency setting. Delayed diagnosis and treatment would have been avoided if this uncommon condition was considered as a possibility.
    Matched MeSH terms: Subcutaneous Emphysema/diagnosis
  3. Subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum after endotracheal anaesthesia
    Chiu CL, Ong GS
    Ann Acad Med Singap, 2000 Mar;29(2):256-8.
    PMID: 10895351
    INTRODUCTION: We report a case of subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum that presented postoperatively after tracheal extubation.

    CLINICAL PICTURE: A 51-year-old man had an uneventful anaesthesia lasting about 6.5 hours. Intubation was performed by a very junior medical officer and was considered difficult. He developed sore throat, chest pain, numbness of both hands and palpable crepitus around the neck postoperatively. Chest X-ray revealed diffuse subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum and possible pneumopericardium.

    TREATMENT: He was treated conservatively with bed rest, oxygen, analgesia, antibiotic prophylaxis, reassurance and close monitoring.

    OUTCOME: The patient made an uneventful recovery.

    CONCLUSIONS: We discussed the possible causes.

    Matched MeSH terms: Subcutaneous Emphysema/diagnosis
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