title: Fatal subcutaneous emphysema by manja: a deadly string.
abstract: 'Manja' is an abrasive string which is gummed, coloured and coated with powdered glass used in fighter kites in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Chile, India, Nepal, Pakistan, etc. Subcutaneous emphysema occurs when gas or air is present in the subcutaneous layer of the skin either because of blunt and penetrating trauma, chest surgeries or by necrotising skin infections such as gangrene. Here, we present a case of subcutaneous emphysema owing to a cut-throat injury by 'manja', which is rare and has not been reported to date to the best of our knowledge.
authors: Department of Forensic Medicine, Government Medical College, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. ntumram@rediffmail.com
authors: Nilesh Keshav
authors: NK
authors: Tumram
authors: Rajesh Vaijnathrao
authors: RV
authors: Bardale
authors: Pradeep Gangadhar
authors: PG
authors: Dixit
authors: Vipul Namdeorao
authors: VN
authors: Ambade
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D022125:Lacerations / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D010614:Pharynx / Q000293:injuries*; D010988:Play and Playthings / Q000293:injuries*; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*