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    Subcutaneous emphysema (SCE, SE) occurs when gas or air accumulates and seeps under the skin, where normally no gas should be present. Subcutaneous refers...
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    Emphysema is any air-filled enlargement in the body's tissues. Most commonly emphysema refers to the permanent enlargement of air spaces (alveoli) in the...
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    or vacuum phenomenon, is a normal finding on shoulder X-rays. Subcutaneous emphysema is found in the deepest layer of the skin. Emphysematous cystitis...
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    risks of serious complications, including scrotal cellulitis and subcutaneous emphysema, and possibly fatal complications such as Fournier's gangrene or...
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    subsequently results in air trapped in the periorbital subcutaneous tissue and the development of orbital emphysema, which is often mistaken as allergic reactions...
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    examination is usually not helpful, particularly early in the course. Subcutaneous emphysema is an important diagnostic finding but is not very sensitive, being...
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    imaging is a major concern. Plain radiography may show subcutaneous emphysema (gas in the subcutaneous tissue), which is strongly suggestive of necrotizing...
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    cause subcutaneous emphysema (air trapped in the subcutaneous tissue of the skin) in the abdomen, chest, neck, and head. Subcutaneous emphysema, present...
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    as Macklin's syndrome, is a syndrome of spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema (air in the subcutaneous tissues of the skin) and pneumomediastinum (air in...
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    include laboured breathing, voice distortion (as with helium) and subcutaneous emphysema, specifically affecting the face, neck, and chest. Pneumomediastinum...
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  • crepitus. Subcutaneous crepitus (or surgical emphysema) is a crackling sound resulting from subcutaneous emphysema, or air trapped in the subcutaneous tissues...
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    emphysematous cystitis can cause thickening of the bladder wall. Clinical subcutaneous emphysema is a rare complication of emphysematous cystitis that has a poor...
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    days). Complications such as pneumothorax, tension pneumothorax, or subcutaneous emphysema can occur if these chest tubes become clogged. Furthermore, complications...
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    examined by inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation. Subcutaneous emphysema and tracheal deviation must be identified if present. The aim is...
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    scarring of the intercostal space is not uncommon.[citation needed] Subcutaneous emphysema indicates backpressure created by undrained air, often caused by...
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  • measurement and general aqueous electrochemistry Subcutaneous emphysema, air trapped in the subcutaneous layer of the tissues Sister chromatid exchange...
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  • suffocation when sticking out the tongue, dyspnea, dysphonia, and subcutaneous emphysema. On laryngoscope examination, lacerations on the pharynx, bruises...
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    A chest radiograph of a flail chest associated with right sided pulmonary contusion and subcutaneous emphysema...
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    which might provoke the recurrence of the pneumothorax or the subcutaneous emphysema, which can lead to empyema. Another potential problem leaks of fluid...
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  • epididymal hypertension spermatocele intracavernous injection hydrocele subcutaneous emphysema impaling hematocele radiation proctitis inguinal hernia epididymo-orchitis...
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    risk of pneumothorax, arterial gas embolism, and mediastinal and subcutaneous emphysema during ascent, which are commonly called burst lung or lung overpressure...
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    fractured bones. Some of the victims had expansion of lung tissue, subcutaneous emphysema, and bleeding of the nose and mouth.: 70  No carbon remains were...
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    severity. Some unusual complications, like deep-vein thrombosis, subcutaneous emphysema and fetal tachycardia have been described. Some of the infections...
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    crepitations can be felt due to subcutaneous emphysema as free air is entering from esophagus into the subcutaneous tissue. Esophagitis: There are many...
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    however may not be indicated in those who are obese and those with subcutaneous emphysema. Its speed and sensitivity to injuries resulting in 400mL of free-floating...
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    many possible complications include hemorrhage, loss of airway, subcutaneous emphysema, wound infections, stoma cellulites, fracture of tracheal rings...
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    Ultrasound can cause issues in people who are morbidly obese or have subcutaneous emphysema. When CT is unavailable in the current setting or the person cannot...
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    A chest X-ray showing right sided (seen on the left of the picture) pulmonary contusion associated with rib fractures and subcutaneous emphysema...
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  • Amyand's hernia, Appendicitis, Undescended testis Anderson Triad Subcutaneous emphysema, rapid respirations, and abdominal rigidity Esophageal rupture (likely...
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    open and prevent retraction. Complications may include hemorrhage, subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum, and pneumothorax. Cricothyrotomy is used as...
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