title: Subcutaneous emphysema: report of a case and review of the literature.
abstract: We report the association of subcutaneous emphysema with the use of a suprapubic bladder catheter. Review of the literature has revealed no prior reports of this complication. We have reviewed the literature on causes of tissue emphysema.
authors.affiliation: Division of Hematology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Mass.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Doweiko
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Alter
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*; D001743:Urinary Bladder; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*