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Case Description- A 3-year-old male mix breed dog was referred to the veterinary hospital for
evaluation of extensive subcutaneous emphysema. The emphysema was Initially confined to the
thoracic region and then progressed symmetrically over the abdominal regions, even face and
extremities. The animal had normal appetite and physical examination. Crackling sensation was
detected on palpation of the swollen areas and emphysema causing closure of palpebral fissures
but no respi ratory distress and external wounds were noted. Endoscopy was carried out but no
mucosal ruptu re was seen on the pharyngeal area, trachea, and esophagus. Thoracic radiographs
showed diffuse subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum and left fifth and sixth ribי s
fracture, but there was no evidence of pneumothorax.
Treatment and Outcome-Strict cage rest Was recommended. Alternate daily radiographs
reveled that subcutaneous emphysema was completely resolved spontaneously after ten days.
Clinical Relevance-Generalized subcutaneous emphysema occurs when air leaks strongly via
tracheobranchial tears or cervical and intrathoracic lesions .This phenomenon is a rare condition
in dogs and routinely become complicated because sever accumulation of allי cause side effects
such as pleural rapture, pneumothorax and dyspenea in affected animals. Surprisingly no
complication was seen after tracheabranchial lesion in this case and the dog heals spontaneously.
