Skin crepitation

Overview
Skin crepitation described as a noise that can be heard, similar to a paper bag rustling, during chest auscultation.

Differential Diagnosis
In alphabetical order.


 * Boerhaave's syndrome
 * Cutaneous emphysema
 * Gas gangrene
 * Lung trauma
 * Mediastinal emphysema
 * Rib fracture
 * Thorax fracture
 * Venous catheter placement