Pneumomediastinum and Subcutaneous Emphysema after Dental Treatment.
- Author:
Yong Hoon CHA
1
;
Bum Joon KIM
;
ChangWan KIM
;
Kyoung Shik NARM
;
Doo Yun LEE
;
Seok Jin HAAM
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Mediastinal disease;
Complication
- MeSH:
Dental High-Speed Equipment;
Head;
Mediastinal Diseases;
Mediastinal Emphysema;
Neck;
Prognosis;
Subcutaneous Emphysema
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2010;43(6):797-799
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The pneumomediastinum after a dental treatment occurs rarely and shows almost good prognosis, however it is potentially life-threatening complication. Here we report a case of pneumomediastinum, occurred by air bubbles originated from dental high speed equipment, via head and neck fascial space with literatures review.
