Subcutaneous emphysema

Under subcutaneous emphysema is understood ascending or spreading gas accumulation in the subcutaneous tissue after spontaneous or injury- induced opening of air-containing organs such as the lungs. It may also develop as a complication after executed air filling of body cavities due to medical diagnostics or after infection with gas-forming organisms under the skin. As symptoms while the typical " snow ball crunch " and the blanchable swelling of the skin apply. Extensive subcutaneous emphysema can, for example, by a tension pneumothorax, a chest arise crack or fracture of the skull with the opening of the sinuses.

• Disease in intensive care
• Disease in emergency medicine