Non-infective subcutaneous emphysema of the hand secondary to a minor webspace injury.
Subcutaneous emphysema in the hand is commonly associated with infection or high-pressure injection injuries, with other non-infectious causes being reported as rarities in the literature. We describe an unusual case of minor injury to the first webspace resulting in significant subcutaneous emphysema.
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Department of Plastic Surgery, Wexham Park Hospital, Slough, UK. stevelo@doctors.org.uk
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D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis; D005260:Female; D005436:Floxacillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D013745:Tetanus Toxoid; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D013745:Tetanus Toxoid; D005436:Floxacillin