Facial subcutaneous emphysema after tonsillectomy.
Head Face Med
; 10: 11, 2014 Apr 11.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Tonsillectomy is a commonly performed and relatively safe surgical procedure. However, it can potentially be associated with several complications. We report a case of facial subcutaneous emphysema that occurred after elective tonsillectomy. CASE Tonsillectomy was performed on a patient with a history of frequent tonsillitis. After surgery, the patient developed facial subcutaneous emphysema that resolved within a few days without any further complications.CONCLUSION:
Subcutaneous emphysema is a rare complication of tonsillectomy. Tonsil should be removed along the tonsilar capsule. If its removal causes a deeper than usual mucosal tear up to the level of the muscles, then air might potentially pass through the pharyngeal wall to the parapharyngeal, retropharyngeal and prevertebral spaces.
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Assunto principal:
Enfisema Subcutâneo
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Tonsilectomia
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Tonsilite
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2014
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Article