Emphysema after Sinus Grafting: Importance of Patient’s Information, Early Diagnosis, and Management

Joint Authors

El Hage, Marc
Nurdin, Nathalie
Bischof, Mark
Nedir, Rabah

Source

Case Reports in Dentistry

Issue

Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-5, 5 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2020-07-29

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

5

Main Subjects

Dental

Abstract EN

The sinus elevation procedure is a safe and predictable technique that allows the placement of implants in atrophic posterior maxillae.

However, some recommendations have to be followed by the patient to ensure reliable healing.

It is particularly important to avoid inducing trauma in the region concerned and through the sinuses.

This report describes a rare complication that occurred after the grafting of a sinus, which was attributed to a violent sneeze a few hours after the intervention.

The diagnosis of emphysema following air entry was confirmed by the suddenness of the swelling and associated crepitation, and by the radiographic observation of a delimited radiolucent zone in the grafted sinus.

The immediate diagnosis and subsequent management prevented further adverse events.

This case report supports the need for complete comprehensive instruction of patients after oral surgery, swift diagnosis, and management of emphysema.

American Psychological Association (APA)

El Hage, Marc& Nurdin, Nathalie& Bischof, Mark& Nedir, Rabah. 2020. Emphysema after Sinus Grafting: Importance of Patient’s Information, Early Diagnosis, and Management. Case Reports in Dentistry،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146423

Modern Language Association (MLA)

El Hage, Marc…[et al.]. Emphysema after Sinus Grafting: Importance of Patient’s Information, Early Diagnosis, and Management. Case Reports in Dentistry No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146423

American Medical Association (AMA)

El Hage, Marc& Nurdin, Nathalie& Bischof, Mark& Nedir, Rabah. Emphysema after Sinus Grafting: Importance of Patient’s Information, Early Diagnosis, and Management. Case Reports in Dentistry. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146423

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-1146423