Yeungnam Univ J Med.  2003 Dec;20(2):217-222. 10.12701/yujm.2003.20.2.217.

A Case of Subcutaneous Emphysema without Associated Injuries at Neck from Motorcycle Accident

• Kim JH
• Lee SB
• Do BS

• KMID: 2049768
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.2003.20.2.217

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.

Keyword

Airway injuries; Subcutaneous emphysema

MeSH Terms

Bronchi
Larynx
Lung
Mediastinal Emphysema
Motorcycles*
Neck*
Pneumothorax
Respiratory System
Ribs
Rupture
Subcutaneous Emphysema*
Trachea