Acta Med. 2020, 63: 194-197

https://doi.org/10.14712/18059694.2020.63

Massive Traumatic Subcutaneous Emphysema

Diana Fernandes, Sara Pereira, Celeste Guedes, David Silva

Department of Internal Medicine, Centro Hospitalar Médio Ave, Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal

Received July 1, 2020
Accepted July 6, 2020

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