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Tension subcutaneous emphysema. A case report.

M van Berkel¹, J H Dijkman

¹Department of Medicine, University Hospital, Leiden.

The Netherlands Journal of Medicine

|February 1, 1990

Summary

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Severe barotrauma from thoracoscopy and ventilation caused tension subcutaneous emphysema and circulatory collapse. A subcutaneous drain relieved pressure, reversing the critical circulatory state.

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Area of Science:

Pulmonology
Thoracic Surgery
Critical Care Medicine

Background:

Thoracoscopy and mechanical ventilation are common procedures.
Pneumocystis pneumonia can necessitate intensive respiratory support.
Barotrauma is a known complication of positive pressure ventilation.