Subcutaneous emphysema is the medical term for air becoming trapped in tissues beneath the skin. It is rare, but may occur as a result of trauma, injury, infection, or certain medical procedures.

The doctors performed an X-Ray on the affected area. It revealed subcutaneous emphysema. This is a condition when air or gas is trapped under the skin. To treat the condition, he was immediately ...

City Children’s Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City has successfully saved the life of a child who suffered a rare tracheal rupture and multiple broken ribs after falling while lying on their back.