Occurrence of pneumomediastinum due to dental procedures

The occurrence of pneumomediastinum and massive subcutaneous emphysema due to dental procedures is quite rare. We present a case of pneumomediastinum and massive subcutaneous emphysema that occurred during third molar tooth extraction with air-turbine handpiece.

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Published in:The American journal of emergency medicine 2015-01, Vol.33 (1), p.125.e1-125.e3
Main Authors: Aslaner, Mehmet Ali, MD, Kasap, Gül Nihal, MD, Demir, Cihat, MD, Akkaş, Meltem, MD, Aksu, Nalan M., MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Antibiotics
Asthma
Complaints
Compressed air
Diagnosis, Differential
Dysphagia
Embolisms
Emergency
Emergency medical care
Emphysema
Female
Humans
Infections
Mediastinal Emphysema - diagnostic imaging
Mediastinal Emphysema - etiology
Microorganisms
Molar, Third - surgery
Neck
Older people
Ostomy
Oxygen therapy
Patients
Surgery
Thoracic surgery
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Tooth Extraction - adverse effects
Turbines
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Summary:The occurrence of pneumomediastinum and massive subcutaneous emphysema due to dental procedures is quite rare. We present a case of pneumomediastinum and massive subcutaneous emphysema that occurred during third molar tooth extraction with air-turbine handpiece.
ISSN:0735-6757
1532-8171
DOI:10.1016/j.ajem.2014.05.055