A case report of subconjunctival emphysema as a rare complication of pulmonary resections

A case report of subconjunctival emphysema as a rare complication of pulmonary resections

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Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is performed to the selected patients with lung emphysema who have higher q60 headers residual volume, restricted pulmonary functions and limited diaphragmatic movement.Post-operative prolonged air leak is not uncommon following LVRS due to pulmonary emphysema.In some patients with prolonged air leak, pneumoderma may develop.

Subconjunctival emphysema is a bizarre and very rarely seen complication.We report a patient suffering from subconjunctival emphysema after an LVRS along with a diagnostic wedge resection for a suspected pulmonary nodule which was revealed to be a the rainbow ros moriarty large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma.The condition was resolved with conservative management with no visual impairment.

He has been doing well and tumour free for 38 months.