Unexplained facts about subcutaneous emphysema after cleft lip surgery
2011
Questions About Subcutaneous Emphysema After Cleft Lip Surgery
Commentary
Author Information
Author(s): Anju Ghai, Raman Johar, Sanjay Garg, Nidhi
Primary Institution: Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India
Hypothesis
Is the rise in alveolar pressure during retching sufficient to cause alveolar rupture leading to subcutaneous emphysema?
Conclusion
The authors raise important questions about the mechanisms and timing of subcutaneous emphysema following cleft lip surgery.
Supporting Evidence
- The authors question the sufficiency of alveolar pressure rise during retching to cause rupture.
- The timing of emphysema development after vomiting raises further questions.
- Previous cases of subcutaneous emphysema after self-induced oral injuries are mentioned as a potential explanation.
Takeaway
The article discusses whether vomiting after surgery can really cause a serious condition called subcutaneous emphysema, and it points out some things that need more explanation.
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