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

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Subcutaneous Emphysema / Tonsillectomy / Cheek / Mediastinal Emphysema / Anti-Bacterial Agents / Neck Limits: Humans / Male Language: Korean Journal: Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Year: 2011 Type: Article