Subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum after tonsillectomy.
Am J Otolaryngol
; 31(3): 212-5, 2010.
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| ID: mdl-20015746
ABSTRACT
Many patients and their families regard tonsillectomy as a minor operation because it is performed so commonly. However, although tonsillectomy is indeed a relatively safe surgical procedure, in extremely rare cases, it can be complicated by subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum. Although these complications resolve spontaneously in most cases, a few conclude in tension pneumothorax and other fatal complications. The mechanism by which subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum develop after tonsillectomy is poorly understood. We experienced a case in which subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum, and a deep defect in the tonsillar fossa were observed. The passage of air was shown by radiology and histopathology. Consequently, the case is reported here.
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Assunto principal:
Complicações Pós-Operatórias
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Enfisema Subcutâneo
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Tonsilectomia
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Tonsilite
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Enfisema Mediastínico
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2010
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Article