Vacuum-assisted closure therapy as an alternative treatment of subcutaneous emphysema

Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2013 Oct;46(5):383-7. doi: 10.5090/kjtcs.2013.46.5.383. Epub 2013 Oct 4.

Abstract

Vacuum-assisted closure therapy is an alternative method for a massive subcutaneous emphysema treatment. It is easily applicable and shows rapid effectiveness in massive subcutaneous emphysema, intractable with chest tube drainage.

Keywords: Device; Negative pressure; Subcutaneous emphysema.

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  • Case Reports