Two Cases of Cervical Emphysema after Tonsillectomy / 대한이비인후과학회지
Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
; : 267-270, 2015.
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in Korean
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ABSTRACT
Although tonsillectomy is a common surgical procedure in the otolaryngological department, subcutaneous emphysema after tonsillectomy is a rare complication. While most of the cases are benign and self-limiting, severe sequelae, such as tracheal compression, pneumopericardium, are possible. We present two patients with cervical emphysema after tonsillectomy, and focus on explaining the possible pathologic mechanisms, diagnosis, appropriate management, and nature course of cervical emphysema after tonsillectomy.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pneumopericardium
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Subcutaneous Emphysema
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Tonsillectomy
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Diagnosis
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Emphysema
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Mediastinal Emphysema
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Year:
2015
Document type:
Article