Subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum complicating tonsillectomy: A case report
Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
;
: 249-252, 2011.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-14760
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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Main subject:
Subcutaneous Emphysema
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Tonsillectomy
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Cheek
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Mediastinal Emphysema
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Neck
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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