An unusual case of subcutaneous emphysema without pneumothorax following brachial plexus block

Subcutaneous Emphysema without Pneumothorax: A Rare Complication following Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Surgery

“…1 Other than VP shunt surgeries, SE has been reported with other procedures such as percutaneous tracheostomy, chest drain insertion, and brachial plexus block. [2][3][4] Often SE is found to be associated with underlying pneumothorax. However, if the pleural puncture is small, it may get sealed off before it becomes symptomatic.…”