article = {JSCR-2023-1-101}
title = {Airway Compromise Due to Extensive Subcutaneous Emphysema Following Trauma: A Case Report}
journal = {Surgery Case Reports}
year = {2023}
issn = {2733-225X}
doi = {http://dx.doi.org/10.31487/j.JSCR.2023.01.01}
url = {https://www.sciencerepository.org/airway-compromise-due-to-extensive_JSCR-2023-1-101 
author = {Hendry K,Geraty S,Čačala SR,George  Oosthuizen,}
keywords = {Subcutaneous emphysema, surgical emphysema}
abstract ={Subcutaneous or surgical emphysema (SE) following chest trauma is usually not of major concern in itself and tends to be self-limiting, provided the underlying cause has been addressed. Occasionally, a patient may present with massive SE which may threaten the patient’s airway and breathing. It is important for clinicians to have a management approach to such patients. Here we present such a case that was admitted to our hospital, describing the management approach and review the existing literature on the subject.}