Fenestrated Angiocatheter for Extensive Subcutaneous Emphysema.
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2012-01
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Abstract
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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Acute respiratory distress syndrome, Pneumomediastinum, Subcutaneous emphysema
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Yalindag-Öztürk Nilüfer, Ozkul Ayse. Fenestrated Angiocatheter for Extensive Subcutaneous Emphysema. Indian Pediatrics. 2012 January; 49(1): 64-66.