Epidural emphysema following blunt trauma: a case report and review of literature

Iowa Orthop J. 2012:32:224-6.

Abstract

Pneumorachis or epidural emphysema is defined as free air in the spinal canal which is seen following trauma, head trauma, manipulations, epidural injections, and spinal surgery. We report on the case of a 62-year-old with cervical and thoracic pneumorachis following a traffic accident.

Keywords: emphysema; epidural; pneumorachis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic
  • Cervical Vertebrae*
  • Emphysema / diagnostic imaging*
  • Emphysema / etiology
  • Epidural Space / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Thoracic Vertebrae*
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / complications*