Subcutaneous emphysema: report of a case and review of the literature.
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.
Doweiko
J P
JP
Division of Hematology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Mass.
Alter
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D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*; D001743:Urinary Bladder; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*