Subpleural emphysema as a rare initial manifestation of an iatrogenic tracheal penetration: a case report

Abstract Background Iatrogenic tracheal injury is a rare but potentially morbid condition and often poses a diagnostic challenge due to its rarity and the lack of specific clinical findings. Because a delayed diagnosis is associated with a higher mortality, a prompt diagnosis is essential. We report...

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Main Authors: Minori Nakamura, Shuhei Iizuka, Toru Nakamura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Surgical Society 2022-10-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-022-01556-w
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