Acute subcutaneous emphysema: A rare clinical presentation of large bowel perforation.

Matthew DunckleyFrank SmedleyBrian Andrews

Published in: JRSM open (2023)

These atypical presentations of colonic perforation illustrate the importance of considering acute intra-abdominal pathology when subcutaneous emphysema is identified.

Keyphrases

liver failure
respiratory failure
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
aortic dissection
lung function
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
pulmonary fibrosis
intensive care unit
mechanical ventilation
air pollution
acute respiratory distress syndrome