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Ivanov I.N.

Northwestern State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov

Subcutaneous emphysema as a result of treatment of a non-penetrating stab wound of the chest with a solution of hydrogen peroxide

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Journal: Forensic Medical Expertise. 2026;69(1): 55‑58

DOI: 10.17116/sudmed20266901155

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SUBCUTANEOUS EMPHYSEMA AS A RESULT OF TREATMENT OF A NON-PENETRATING STAB WOUND OF THE CHEST WITH A SOLUTION OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
SUBCUTANEOUS EMPHYSEMA AS A RESULT OF TREATMENT OF A NON-PENETRATING STAB WOUND OF THE CHEST WITH A SOLUTION OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

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Ivanov IN. Subcutaneous emphysema as a result of treatment of a non-penetrating stab wound of the chest with a solution of hydrogen peroxide. Forensic Medical Expertise. 2026;69(1):55‑58. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/sudmed20266901155

Подписка 2026 Судебно-медицинская экспертиза (Forensic Medical Expertise)
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Abstract:

Treatment of a non-penetrating stab wound of the chest with a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution can cause rapid development of subcutaneous emphysema, spreading to adjacent anatomical areas. Gaping of the entrance wound can contribute to the leakage of hydrogen peroxide solution into the wound channel. Subcutaneous emphysema in the area of a stab wound in the chest may be misinterpreted as a sign of a penetrating wound. To avoid erroneous conclusions, it is necessary to take into account the specifics of wound treatment during emergency medical care.

Keywords:

stab wounds of the chest
subcutaneous emphysema
hydrogen peroxide
emergency medical care

Authors:

Ivanov I.N.

Northwestern State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov

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17.02.2025

Accepted:

21.02.2025

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