Cervicofacial Emphysema and Pneumomediastinum Following Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy
Journal of Rhinology
;
: 63-66, 2012.
Artículo
en Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-162775
ABSTRACT
Many patients regard tonsillectomy as a minor operation because it is performed frequently. Although tonsillectomy is considered a relatively safe surgical procedure, numerous complications have been described. The common complications are hemorrhage, infection, and following anesthesia, aspiration, cardiac arrhythmia, and laryngeal trauma. Cervicofacial emphysema and pneumomediastinum are rarely observed sequelae of surgical intervention in the upper aerodigestive tract. Although these complications resolve spontaneously in most cases, a few cases result in tension pneumothorax and other life-threatening conditions. Symptoms include chest pain, neck pain, dyspnea and odynophagia. Treatment involves frequent assessment of the airway and extent of the emphysema. The authors of the present study report of a patient who developed pneumomediastinum shortly after an adenotonsillectomy as well as a review of the related literature.
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Asunto principal:
Neumotórax
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Arritmias Cardíacas
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Enfisema Subcutáneo
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Tonsilectomía
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Dolor en el Pecho
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Dolor de Cuello
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Disnea
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Enfisema
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Hemorragia
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Anestesia
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of Rhinology
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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