Subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum complicating tonsillectomy: A case report
Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
; : 249-252, 2011.
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em Ko
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ABSTRACT
Subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum are an unusual complication following tonsillectomy. We present a 50-year-old male patient who, after receiving tonsillectomy, developed painful swelling of the cheek and neck. We experienced a case in which subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum and a deep defect in the tonsillar fossa were observed. These complications resolved 5 days later with conservative treatment, including broad-spectrum antibiotics. This case serves as a reminder that unusual and unexpected complications can occur during a routine procedure. Methods to prevent this complication are discussed.
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Assunto principal:
Enfisema Subcutâneo
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Tonsilectomia
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Bochecha
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Enfisema Mediastínico
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Antibacterianos
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Humans
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Male
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Ko
Ano de publicação:
2011
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Article