Subcutaneous emphysema often appears as a slight ... However, in some cases, conditions such as esophageal perforation, bleeding, and infection can occur and require immediate treatment by a ...

An esophageal perforation is a tear or hole in the esophagus. While it is uncommon, the condition is serious and requires immediate treatment. The esophagus is the tube that passes food and ...

Her physical examination showed subcutaneous emphysema above the clavicles ... Previous reviews have recommended excluding serious underlying causes such as esophageal perforation due to vomiting or ...

Subcutaneous emphysema is when air or gas gets under your skin tissue. Although this condition commonly occurs in the tissue of the neck or chest wall, it can develop in other body parts.

Feret-Adrabińska W, Wojciechowski J, Skołozdrzy T, et al. Subcutaneous emphysema of the lower extremity and pneumoperitoneum after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography–related duodenal ...