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Subcutaneous emphysema of the extremities: Be wary of necrotizing fasciitis, but also consider occult rupture or perforation.

Maurizio TosiAlexandre Al-AwaSteven P M J RaeymaeckersJohan De Mey
Published in: Clinical case reports (2021)
Not all causes of subcutaneous emphysema are attributable to necrotizing fasciitis. Consider other causes of subcutaneous emphysema in the differential diagnosis.
Keyphrases
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • lung function
  • pulmonary fibrosis
  • idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
  • soft tissue