Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
2010 Dec;43(6):797-799.
Pneumomediastinum and Subcutaneous Emphysema after Dental Treatment
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- 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Korea.
- 2Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea. hamsj@yuhs.ac
Abstract
- The pneumomediastinum after a dental treatment occurs rarely and shows almost good prognosis, however it is potentially life-threatening complication. Here we report a case of pneumomediastinum, occurred by air bubbles originated from dental high speed equipment, via head and neck fascial space with literatures review.
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