Subcutaneous emphysema during labour.
Subcutaneous emphysema is an unusual but potentially dangerous complication of pregnancy and labour. The incidence is unknown. About 200 cases have been reported in world literature, mainly in primiparous women. This report describes a 30-year-old primigravid who complained during labour of a sudden swelling in her face associated with a mild difficulty in breathing.
Northampton General Hospital, Northampton. mikel@mikel.netlineuk.net
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