Fenestrated angiocatheter for extensive subcutaneous emphysema.
A minimally invasive technique using fenestrated angiocatheters has been described in adult literature for the treatment of extensive subcutaneous emphysema. Here we report a 30 month old infant who developed extensive subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum, which was relieved by application of microdrainage catheters.
Division of Pediatric Critical Care, Baskent University Medical Research and Treatment Center, Istanbul,Turkey. nyalindag@yahoo.com
Nilufer
N
Yalindag-Öztürk
Ayse
A
Ozkul
D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000628:therapy*; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000628:therapy; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000628:therapy*