Author/Authors :
Vidhate، S G نويسنده Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Seth G S Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India , , Pathak ، H نويسنده Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Seth G S Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India , , Kamble، R نويسنده Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Seth G S Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India , , Hosmani ، A نويسنده Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Seth G S Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India ,
Abstract :
Background: Subcutaneous emphysema is when gas or air in the layer under the skin. It literally means trapped air in the tissues beneath skin. It has characteristic crackling feel to touch, a sensation that has been described as similar to touching to Rice Krispies; this sensations under skin is called as subcutaneous crepitation.
Case Report: A 50-years old male sustained injuries allegedly as a result of vehicular accident and was taken to a nearby private hospital. He was intubated there and then referred to a tertiary care hospital. He succumbed to death during transportation and was declared as brought dead on arrival. His body was brought for autopsy.
Conclusion: There was massive subcutaneous emphysema, pneumothorax and pneumoscrotum. Their origin created a dilemma on autopsy due to various reasons. It is discussed in detail and tried to track the origin.
