Publication: Massive Subcutaneous Emphysema and Pneumothorax in a Case of Attacked by a Domesticated Bull – An Autopsy Based Diagnosis
Date
2023
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Journal ISSN
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Publisher
Kathmandu University
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Subcutaneous emphysema is a condition when air or gas gets trapped within the
subcutaneous layer. It is characterised by crackling feeling on palpation of the skin
known as subcutaneous crepitation which is described as touching rice krispies.
A 70 years male from hilly region of Nepal with agricultural background suffered
multiple injuries sustained due to an attack by domesticated bull in his house.
Upon the incident the injured male was taken to hospital, where he was declared
“Brought Dead” by the Emergency Department of Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu
University Hospital. His body was brought for autopsy in Department of Forensic
Medicine and Toxicology of Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences. On
complete autopsy, massive subcutaneous emphysema and pneumothorax was
demonstrated. The details of finding are discussed in detail as follows.
KEY WORDS
Autopsy, Pneumothorax, Subcutaneous emphysema
Description
Singh PK, Shah DK
Department of Forensic Medicine
Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital
Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences
Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
Keywords
Autopsy, Pneumothorax, Subcutaneous emphysema