Journal ArticleOPEN ACCESS

Benign subcutaneous emphysema: a rare and challenging entity a case report and review of the literature

Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery (2021) 8(1) 153-157
DOI: 10.1080/23320885.2021.1984922
2Citations
Citations of this article
4Readers
Mendeley users who have this article in their library.

This article is free to access.

Abstract

We report the case of a craftsman who developed a rapidly progressive subcutaneous emphysema of his forearm after a minor stab injury into the palm of his hand. Based on our case report we discuss differential diagnosis and management of acute subcutaneous emphysema.

Author supplied keywords

Cite

CITATION STYLE

APA

Christen, S. M., Gruenert, J. G., & Winsauer, S. (2021). Benign subcutaneous emphysema: a rare and challenging entity a case report and review of the literature. Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, 8(1), 153–157. https://doi.org/10.1080/23320885.2021.1984922

Register to see more suggestions

Mendeley helps you to discover research relevant for your work.

Already have an account?

Save time finding and organizing research with Mendeley

Sign up for free