Extensive Surgical Emphysema Due to Fishbone Ingestion: A Rare Case Report

Abstract

Aerodigestive injury due to a fishbone foreign body is a widespread emergency department case. It presents with a wide range of manifestation; however, occasionally, we come across rare complaints. Surgical emphysema and pneumomediastinum is an unusual presentation described in our case report. Keywords: Fishbone; Surgical emphysema; Neck swelling; Foreign body.