Subcutaneous Emphysema of Scalp following Resuscitation in a Neonate.
BACKGROUND
Neonatal subcutaneous emphysema of scalp (SES) with air leaks is rare. Case characteristics: Neonate presented with SES in addition to pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum.


METHODS
SES resolved after the chest was drained to treat pneumothorax.


RESULTS
Neonate made full recovery.


CONCLUSIONS
Neonatal SES may be associated with air leaks post-resuscitation, which has not been reported.
Ratna Memorial Hospital, Maharashtra Medical Research Society, Senapati Bapat Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411053, India.
Avinash
A
Dhaware
Ratna Memorial Hospital, Maharashtra Medical Research Society, Senapati Bapat Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411053, India.
Sandeep
S
Kadam
Department of Neonatal Pediatrics, King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women and University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia.
Sanjay
S
Patole
air leaks; scalp; subcutaneous emphysema