Widespread Subcutaneous Emphysema After J-Plasma Therapy
| Autor: | Jack Harbison, Jia Y. Lim, Wiktor Pilch, Muhammad Umair Javed, Abdullah Ibrahim |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
| Předmět: |
Pathology
medicine.medical_specialty Free gas business.industry medicine.medical_treatment Abnormal presence 030230 surgery 030207 dermatology & venereal diseases 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine medicine.anatomical_structure Liposuction medicine Plasma therapy medicine.symptom business Subcutaneous emphysema Subcutaneous tissue |
| Zdroj: | The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery. 38:24-26 |
| ISSN: | 2374-7722 0748-8068 |
| Popis: | Subcutaneous emphysema refers to the abnormal presence of free gas within the subcutaneous tissue. Its cause can be broadly classified into 3 main causes: (1) infection by gas-forming microorganisms, (2) visceral perforation of luminal organs, and (3) spontaneous alveolar rupture. We report a case of a 48-year-old lady who developed extensive subcutaneous emphysema after undergoing VASER-assisted liposuction and J-Plasma® therapy at a local cosmetic clinic. The patient was admitted to our tertiary plastic surgery department where she was managed conservatively and discharged at day 3 without any complications. Subcutaneous emphysema is a known but rare complication of liposuction. While subcutaneous emphysema is usually self-limiting, fatal complications can occur. As such, patients considering these procedures should be informed of its risks and benefits to allow them to make an informed decision. This report highlights the importance of meticulous surgical technique in liposuction and its postoperative assessment. |
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