Subcutaneous Emphysema and Pneumomediastinum Secondary to Dental Extraction: A Case Report and Literature Review
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 f...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2006-12-01
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| Series: | Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1607551X09703663 |