What Is the Presence of Air in the Soft Tissues

question 3

Multiple Choice

What is the presence of air in the soft tissues in an extrathoracic location called?

• A) Pneumothorax
• B) Hyperinflation
• C) Subcutaneous emphysema
• D) Atelectasis

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