Extensive subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum, and pneumorrhachis following third molar surgery

Third molar extraction is a common procedure in dental surgery. Common complications that may occur post procedure include pain, trismus, bleeding, dry socket, and nerve injuries. Subcutaneous emphysema is an uncommon complication. A rare case of extensive cervicofacial subcutaneous emphysema, pneum...

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Published in:International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery 2018-12, Vol.47 (12), p.1609-1612
Main Authors: Tay, Y.B.E., Loh, W.S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Dentistry
Humans
Male
Mediastinal Emphysema - diagnosis
Mediastinal Emphysema - etiology
Mediastinal Emphysema - therapy
Molar, Third - surgery
pneumomediastinum
pneumorrhachis
Pneumorrhachis - diagnosis
Pneumorrhachis - etiology
Pneumorrhachis - therapy
subcutaneous emphysema
Subcutaneous Emphysema - diagnosis
Subcutaneous Emphysema - etiology
Subcutaneous Emphysema - therapy
third molar surgery
Tooth Extraction
Tooth, Impacted - surgery
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Summary:Third molar extraction is a common procedure in dental surgery. Common complications that may occur post procedure include pain, trismus, bleeding, dry socket, and nerve injuries. Subcutaneous emphysema is an uncommon complication. A rare case of extensive cervicofacial subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum, and pneumorrhachis following third molar extraction is reported here. Issues relating to the diagnosis, aetiology, and management of these complications are discussed.
ISSN:0901-5027
1399-0020
DOI:10.1016/j.ijom.2018.04.023