Pediatr Emerg Med J.
2018 Dec;5(2):62-66. 10.22470/pemj.2018.00241.
Subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum during dental treatment
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- 1Department of Pediatrics, Chosun University College of Medicine, Gwangju, Korea. pedjhl@chosun.ac.kr
- KMID: 2435122
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.22470/pemj.2018.00241
Abstract
- Subcutaneous emphysema is a rare complication of maxillofacial and dental surgery, and may be life-threatening because it can rapidly spread to the scalp, neck, and chest. We report a case of severe subcutaneous emphysema with pneumomediastinum during restorative dentistry in a child with difficulty in communication. The patient was hospitalized for conservative treatment and discharged after complete recovery as a result of timely diagnosis and treatment. Dentists and pediatricians should be aware of potential subcutaneous emphysema during dental treatment, with careful monitoring to ensure prompt diagnosis and treatment.
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