Fenestrated angiocatheter for extensive subcutaneous emphysema

A minimally invasive technique using fenestrated angiocatheters has been described in adult literature for the treatment of extensive subcutaneous emphysema. Here we report a 30 month old infant who developed extensive subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum, which was relieved by application o...

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Published inIndian pediatrics Vol. 49; no. 1; pp. 64 - 66
Main Authors Yalindag-Öztürk, Nilufer, Ozkul, Ayse
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India 01.01.2012
Subjects
Child, Preschool
Humans
Male
Mediastinal Emphysema - therapy
Respiration, Artificial - adverse effects
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult - therapy
Subcutaneous Emphysema - therapy
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Summary:A minimally invasive technique using fenestrated angiocatheters has been described in adult literature for the treatment of extensive subcutaneous emphysema. Here we report a 30 month old infant who developed extensive subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum, which was relieved by application of microdrainage catheters.
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ISSN:0974-7559