Korean Journal of Bronchoesophagology (대한기관식도과학회지)

The Korean Bronchoesophagological Society (대한기관식도과학회)
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A Case of Spontaneous Cervical Subcutaneous Emphysema in A Child

소아 자발성 경부 피하기종 1예

  • 김장묵 (순천향대학교 의과대학 천안병원 이비인후과학교실) ;
  • 박진규 (순천향대학교 의과대학 천안병원 이비인후과학교실) ;
  • 민용식 (순천향대학교 의과대학 천안병원 소아과학교실) ;
  • 오천환 (순천향대학교 의과대학 천안병원 이비인후과학교실)
  • Published : 2002.06.01
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Abstract

Cervical subcutaneous emphysema usually occurs as a result of surgery or trauma. However, when it occurs spontaneously, the patient may Present with clinically impressive and dramatic features. Spontaneous subcutaneous cervical emphysema is very rare. A 20-month-old boy diagnosed bronchial asthma had been admitted and all symptoms has improved On 5th hospital admission day, sudden subcutaneous crepitation of cervical, chest and axillary area had developed, and roentgenograms of chest and neck revealed subcutaneous cervical emphysema. He was treated needle aspiration. and recovered rapidly.

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