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Subcutaneous Emphysema Induced by Cryotherapy: A Complication due to Previous Punctures
Joint Authors
Torres-Álvarez, Bertha
Castanedo-Cázares, Juan Pablo
Martínez-Coronado, Jared
Source
Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-06-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Cryosurgery is a common therapeutic modality used in dermatology; therefore we must be aware of its possible adverse effects.
We report a case of a patient with subcutaneous emphysema which occurred following the application of cryotherapy after multiple punctures of local anesthetic and intralesional steroids in a chest keloid scar.
Despite the fact that this condition was gradually resolved after expectant observation, we warn about this complication when sprayed cryotherapy is preceded by multiple punctures on cutaneous lesions above bony surfaces.
In similar settings, cryotherapy must be first administered or a cotton-tip applicator should be used.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Martínez-Coronado, Jared& Torres-Álvarez, Bertha& Castanedo-Cázares, Juan Pablo. 2015. Subcutaneous Emphysema Induced by Cryotherapy: A Complication due to Previous Punctures. Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Martínez-Coronado, Jared…[et al.]. Subcutaneous Emphysema Induced by Cryotherapy: A Complication due to Previous Punctures. Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Martínez-Coronado, Jared& Torres-Álvarez, Bertha& Castanedo-Cázares, Juan Pablo. Subcutaneous Emphysema Induced by Cryotherapy: A Complication due to Previous Punctures. Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058362
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1058362