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ArticleCureus2024

A Case of Tension Subcutaneous Emphysema Treated With Minimally Invasive Open-Window Thoracostomy Using a Wound Protector/Retractor and Three-Sided Taping.

Hiroshi Mizuuchi, Tomoaki Masuno, Masahiro Hata, Kensaku Ito, Hidenori Kouso

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Hiroshi MizuuchiDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Shimonoseki City Hospital, Shimonoseki, JPN.
Tomoaki MasunoDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, Oita Red Cross Hospital, Oita, JPN.
Masahiro HataDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, Oita Red Cross Hospital, Oita, JPN.
Kensaku ItoDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Oita Red Cross Hospital, Oita, JPN.
Hidenori KousoDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Oita Red Cross Hospital, Oita, JPN.

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Abstract

Subcutaneous emphysema is a common complication of thoracic surgery. Tension subcutaneous emphysema that causes airway obstruction is rare but life-threatening. This report presents a patient who developed tension subcutaneous emphysema after recurrent secondary pneumothorax surgery which was treated with minimally invasive open-window thoracostomy. A wound protector/retractor and three-sided taping were successfully used to prevent air from entering the subcutaneous space via the wound while draining trapped air without creating an open pneumothorax. This approach is an option for managing subcutaneous and intrathoracic air leakage in emergency situations.

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minimally invasive surgical proceduresopen window thoracostomysubcutaneous emphysema managementthree-sided tapingvented chest sealwound protector/retractor

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PMID38854324
PMCPMC11161273

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