Subcutaneous emphysema of the lower extremity of abdominal origin.
Three cases of subcutaneous emphysema of the lower extremity due to abdominal disease are reported. These were due to (a) perforation of the sigmoid, (b) perirectal abscess, and (c) non-traumatic metastatic gas gangrene due to emphysematous cholecystitis. The mechanisms and anatomical pathways are discussed.
Jager
G J
GJ
Department of Radiology, De Wever Hospital Heerlen, The Netherlands.
Rijssen
H V
HV
Lamers
J J
JJ
D000038:Abscess / Q000150:complications; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002764:Cholecystitis / Q000150:complications; D004646:Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005738:Gas Gangrene / Q000150:complications; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000150:complications; D007866:Leg; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*