Pneumoscrotum secondary to pneumothorax: Clinical images

This clinical image presents an unusual association of pneumoscrotum and pneumothorax in a trauma setting. Clinicians managing chest trauma patients need to be aware of such association. The etiology of pneumoscrotum must be clarified through history, physical examination, and investigations as nece...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Mukendi, Alain Mwamba, Kasapato, Tshisola Miji
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: John Wiley and Sons Inc. 2022
Materias:
Clinical Images
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8980922/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35414930
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.5685
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Sumario:This clinical image presents an unusual association of pneumoscrotum and pneumothorax in a trauma setting. Clinicians managing chest trauma patients need to be aware of such association. The etiology of pneumoscrotum must be clarified through history, physical examination, and investigations as necessary considering that its management targets the primary cause.

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