Pneumomediastinum after Tooth Extraction

Pneumomediastinum after Tooth Extraction

Pneumomediastinum is defined as the presence of air in mediastinum. Pneumomediastinum can sometimes occur after surgery. Pneumomediastinum seen after dental procedures is rare. We presented the case of subcutaneous emphysema developed in the neck and upper chest after tooth extraction and discussed...

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Veröffentlicht in:Case reports in surgery 2016-01, Vol.2016 (2016), p.1-3
Hauptverfasser: Bol, Oguzhan, Kupeli, Mustafa, Koyuncu, Serhat, Ocakcioglu, Ilhan
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Analysis
Case Report
Complications and side effects
Extraction
Pneumomediastinum
Risk factors
Teeth
Treatment outcome
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Zusammenfassung:Pneumomediastinum is defined as the presence of air in mediastinum. Pneumomediastinum can sometimes occur after surgery. Pneumomediastinum seen after dental procedures is rare. We presented the case of subcutaneous emphysema developed in the neck and upper chest after tooth extraction and discussed the possible mechanisms of pneumomediastinum.
ISSN:2090-6900
2090-6919
DOI:10.1155/2016/4769180