Subcutaneous emphysema of the extremities: Be wary of necrotizing fasciitis, but also consider occult rupture or perforation

Subcutaneous emphysema of the extremities: Be wary of necrotizing fasciitis, but also consider occult rupture or perforation

Abstract Not all causes of subcutaneous emphysema are attributable to necrotizing fasciitis. Consider other causes of subcutaneous emphysema in the differential diagnosis.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Maurizio Tosi, Alexandre Al‐Awa, Steven Raeymaeckers, Johan De Mey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-09-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
Subjects:
intestinal perforation
necrotizing fasciitis
occult rupture
soft tissue infection
subcutaneous emphysema
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.4831

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