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Revista de la Asociación Médica del Centro Médico ABC

2003, Number 3

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An Med Asoc Med Hosp ABC 2003; 48 (3)

Tension pneumoscrotum: An unusual complication of blunt chest trauma

Vega RF, Castillo JM, Cárdenas MG, Rodríguez OMF, Hernández HE

Language: Spanish
References: 15
Page: 166-168
PDF size: 81.38 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Pneumoescrotum consists in the accumulation of air inside the scrotum. Multiple causes produce it, such as iatrogenic endoscopic procedures, thoracic surgical complications and thoracic trauma. The present case explains an unusual form of presentation, possible pathways of production and the importance of a diagnostic suspicion related to this finding in blunt chest trauma.


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