Periorbital subcutaneous emphysema in rhinoplasty

In this article, the authors present a case of postrhinoplasty periorbital subcutaneous emphysema in a 35-year-old woman. This is an uncommon and benign rhinoplasty complication that can sometimes result from other pathologies such as barotrauma, hematoma, and allergic reaction. This patient's...

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Published in:Aesthetic surgery journal 2014-05, Vol.34 (4), p.516-519
Main Authors: Charles-de-Sá, Luiz, Faria, Diogo, Benedetti, Bruno, de Castro, Claudio Cardoso, Aboudib, José Horácio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Eye
Female
Humans
Predictive Value of Tests
Rhinoplasty - adverse effects
Risk Factors
Subcutaneous Emphysema - diagnosis
Subcutaneous Emphysema - etiology
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:In this article, the authors present a case of postrhinoplasty periorbital subcutaneous emphysema in a 35-year-old woman. This is an uncommon and benign rhinoplasty complication that can sometimes result from other pathologies such as barotrauma, hematoma, and allergic reaction. This patient's symptoms appeared to be a result of postanesthesia agitation. The patient's symptoms resolved after 1 week.
ISSN:1090-820X
1527-330X
DOI:10.1177/1090820X14526616