Surgical emphysema following shoulder arthroscopy – A case report and review of a less recognized complication

Arthroscopy is an established modality of treatment for various conditions of the shoulder attributable to its minimally invasive nature. The possibility of surgical procedure-related complications is usually low. However, there have been sporadic reports of surgical emphysema following shoulder arthroscopy that can range from simple subcutaneous emphysema to life-threatening pneumothorax (PT) and pneumomediastinum (PM). The mechanism of this...