Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2703352 Journal de Réadaptation Médicale : Pratique et Formation en Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation 2016 4 Pages PDF
Abstract
Subcutaneous emphysema is defined clinically by edema of soft tissue localized or diffuse in the upper thoracic region and the neck, it may be associated with a pneumomediastinum and a pneumopericardium. This is a rare but usually benign, requiring symptomatic treatment and monitoring. The presence of subcutaneous emphysema necessary research infection, foreign body ingestion, trauma, or local procedures (endoscopy or dental care), it is called spontaneous when no etiology is found. We report a case of spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema accompanied by a pneumomediastinum and pneumopericardium in a child of 4 years and a half.
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