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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.
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Maintained transparency of preserved cornea after penetrating keratoplasty for fungal keratitis: A case report.
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Department of Ophthalmology, University of Tokyo Hospital, 7-3-1, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
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Subcutaneous emphysema is a well-known complication of chest tube insertion that can become life-threatening. Severe cases often progress rapidly, necessitating prompt intervention to prevent complications such as airway obstruction and respiratory failure. We report the case of a 57-year-old man who developed extensive subcutaneous emphysema following chest tube insertion.
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