Korean J Anesthesiol.  1994 Sep;27(9):1205-1209. 10.4097/kjae.1994.27.9.1205.

Subcutaneous Emphysema Caused by Tracheal Intubation

• Jang YH
• Cheun JK

• KMID: 2298899
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.1994.27.9.1205

Abstract

Tracheal intubation is associated with a number of complications. Because most complications are immediately noticeable, once recognized they can be readily treated. However, every once in a while, problems associated with intubation appear at a time distant to the intubation itself. Subcutaneous emphysema can occur as a result of trauma, surgery, and anesthesia. This is a case study conceming a difficult tracheal intubation which led to an extensive subcutaneous emphysema developed during the intraoperative period. However, the emphysema subsided spontaneously without any complications postoperatively. The patient went home in good condition on the 7th postoperative day.

Keyword

Tracheal intubation; Subcutaneous emphysema

MeSH Terms

Anesthesia
Emphysema
Humans
Intraoperative Period
Intubation*
Subcutaneous Emphysema*