Citation

Thomas PR. Injury 1987; 18(6): 426-427.

Affiliation

Whipps Cross Hospital, Leytonstone, London.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1987, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3508905

Abstract

Extraperitoneal emphysema is a rare clinical finding, usually reported in association with iatrogenic injuries to the rectum. Minor degrees of 'extraperitoneal emphysema' may be seen in other perforations but insufflation of air seems to be the major contributory factor. This report describes an unusual case that developed after a straddle-injury.

Language: en