Extensive craniofacial subcutaneous emphysema after evacuation of a chronic subdural haematoma.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
An unusual complication of craniofacial subcutaneous emphysema after evacuation of a chronic subdural haematoma is reported. The emphysema caused massive swelling and deformity of the patient's head and face, as well as the occlusion of both eyes, and it resolved spontaneously. The possible mechanisms of development of emphysema are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Edema
- Hematoma, Subdural, Chronic
- Postoperative Complications
- Subcutaneous Emphysema