Subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum during dental treatment
- Author:
Su Yeong KO
1
;
Jae Hee LEE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Mediastinal Emphysema; Oral Surgical Procedure; Pediatrics; Subcutaneous Emphysema; Tooth Extraction
- MeSH: Child; Dentistry; Dentists; Diagnosis; Humans; Mediastinal Emphysema; Neck; Oral Surgical Procedures; Pediatrics; Scalp; Subcutaneous Emphysema; Thorax; Tooth Extraction
- From:Pediatric Emergency Medicine Journal 2018;5(2):62-66
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Subcutaneous emphysema is a rare complication of maxillofacial and dental surgery, and may be life-threatening because it can rapidly spread to the scalp, neck, and chest. We report a case of severe subcutaneous emphysema with pneumomediastinum during restorative dentistry in a child with difficulty in communication. The patient was hospitalized for conservative treatment and discharged after complete recovery as a result of timely diagnosis and treatment. Dentists and pediatricians should be aware of potential subcutaneous emphysema during dental treatment, with careful monitoring to ensure prompt diagnosis and treatment.
