Extensive Surgical Emphysema Following Stab Injury to the Neck

Extensive surgical emphysema can lead to a life-threatening condition causing hemodynamic instability and significant physician challenges in its management. Here we describe an uncommon case of extensive subcutaneous emphysema caused by stabbing neck, which led to complications such as pneumothorax, pneumopericardium, pneumomediastinum as well as pneumoperitoneum. The role of radiological imaging is crucial in managing this relatively uncommon presentation. This article highlights clinical presentation, radiological findings, and various management options.