Subcutaneous Emphysema and Pneumomediastinum Secondary to Dental Extraction: A Case Report and Literature Review

Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences

Tzeng-Jih Lin¹  Hon-Man Chan¹  Tzu-Hsuan Chiu¹  Shih-Chia Yang¹ 

[1] Department of Emergency Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital Kaohsiung, Taiwan;

关键词: dental extraction;    pneumomediastinum;    subcutaneous emphysema;   

DOI  :  10.1016/S1607-551X(09)70366-3

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Here, we present the case of a woman who suffered from acute dyspnea and right cheek and neck swelling during molar extraction. The use of a high-speed dental drill may introduce air into the soft tissue and lead to subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum. After a review of the literature, we found that subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum are rare complications secondary to dental extraction. We report this case because physicians in the emergency department may misdiagnose the symptoms as an allergic reaction. Dentists should be more aware of air leak during dental extraction.

【 授权许可】

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