PMC9980838_01
Bilateral chest subcutaneous emphysema extending to the neck.
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FIG1
On physical examination, he was breathing comfortably, but there was a notable increase in the edema causing swelling on the face that prevented the eyes from completely opening, as well as swelling of the neck and chest bilaterally (Figure 1) with crepitus on palpitation and a decrease in breath sounds bilaterally.
Bilateral severe subcutaneous emphysema (yellow arrowheads). Fistulous tract at the site of earlier chest tube (red arrows) in communication with the subcutaneous tissues. Right lower lobe collapse/consolidation (blue arrows). Rib fracture (blue asterisk).
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FIG2