Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
- Volume 20 Issue 2
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- Pages.217-222
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- 2003
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- 2799-8010(eISSN)
A Case of Subcutaneous Emphysema without Associated Injuries at Neck from Motorcycle Accident
오토바이 사고에 의한 손상으로 목 부위 피하 공기증 만 발생한 경우
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Kim, Jung-Ho
(Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University) ;
- Lee, Sam-Beom (Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University) ;
- Do, Byung-Soo (Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University)
- Published : 2003.12.30
Abstract
Subcutaneous emphysema defines collection of air in subcutaneous spaces of body. It is usually originated from air in upper airway and lower respiratory tract such as larynx, trachea, bronchus and lungs. Air in subcutaneous spaces derives from leakage of air due to tearing or ruptures of airway structures, and also accompanies pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum and/or rib or sternal fractures or other major airway injuries. We experienced a case of subcutaneous emphysema caused by laryngeal injury without any associated airway injuries at neck from motorcycle accident, so we would report a case with the review of literatures.