| Non-infectious subcutaneous emphysema of the hand: a case report and review of the literature. | |
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PMID: 20442170 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Subcutaneous emphysema in the hand can result from infectious and non-infectious aetiologies. Adequate history, physical examination, laboratory studies and imaging are needed to delineate the cause, to prevent debilitating consequences and to avoid unnecessary procedures and interventions. In this case report, an 18-year-old man sustained a trauma to the dorsum of the hand after a fist fight, without any penetrating objects, that resulted in instantaneous non-infectious subcutaneous emphysema which resolved with conservative management. A literature review of cases of non-infectious subcutaneous emphysema is presented here with an overview of the mechanism of injury, as well as the course and management. Certain criteria are also outlined to help differentiate between infectious and non-infectious emphysema, which include laboratory studies, imaging, timing and clinical symptoms. |
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Authors:
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Tina Constantine; Umayya Musharrafieh; Abdallah Rammal; Sami Moukaiber; Rashid Haider |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
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Title: Emergency medicine journal : EMJ Volume: 27 ISSN: 1472-0213 ISO Abbreviation: Emerg Med J Publication Date: 2010 May |
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Created Date: 2010-05-05 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 100963089 Medline TA: Emerg Med J Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 383-6 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Family Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon. tvc00@aub.edu.lb |
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