Cervicofacial Emphysema: A Rare and Potentially Fatal Complication of Tonsillectomy

Tonsillectomy is commonly performed in otorhinolaryngology clinics and is a relatively reliable procedure. Nevertheless, several complications, most notably postoperative bleeding, have been identified. Cervicofacial emphysema following tonsillectomy is exceedingly rare. This complication can lead t...

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Published in:	Turkish Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
Main Authors:	Vural Akın, Hasan Yasan, Çağlar Irmak, Erdinç Tanlak, Bekir Büyükçelik
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Turkish Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Society 2025-03-01
Subjects:	tonsillectomy postoperative complications cervicofacial emphysema pneumomediastinum case report
Online Access:	https://www.turkarchotolaryngol.net/articles/cervicofacial-emphysema-a-rare-and-potentially-fatal-complication-of-tonsillectomy/doi/tao.2025.2024-12-11