Cervicofacial subcutaneous emphysema, a rare complication of tonsillectomy
Joint Authors
Al-Jabr, Ibrahim
al-Harithi, S.
Source
Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences
Issue
Vol. 15, Issue 1 (31 Mar. 2014), pp.49-51, 3 p.
Publisher
Egyptian Society of Ear Nose Throat and Allied Science
Publication Date
2014-03-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
-Tonsillectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures performed worldwide, and because of that, it is regarded by surgeons and patients as a relatively safe procedure.
One of the very rare complications post tonsillectomy is subcutaneous emphysema, as in our case here.
Although most reported cases are resolved spontaneously, it may lead to potentially fatal complications, like tension pneumothorax.
The mechanism for the development of subcutaneous emphysema is not well understood.
We are reporting a rare case of healthy man, developed subcutaneous emphysema 4 days after tonsillectomy evident by clinical and radiological examination.
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American Psychological Association (APA)
Al-Jabr, Ibrahim& al-Harithi, S.. 2014. Cervicofacial subcutaneous emphysema, a rare complication of tonsillectomy. Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences،Vol. 15, no. 1, pp.49-51.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-375213
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Al-Jabr, Ibrahim& al-Harithi, S.. Cervicofacial subcutaneous emphysema, a rare complication of tonsillectomy. Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences Vol. 15, no. 1 (Mar. 2014), pp.49-51.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-375213
American Medical Association (AMA)
Al-Jabr, Ibrahim& al-Harithi, S.. Cervicofacial subcutaneous emphysema, a rare complication of tonsillectomy. Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences. 2014. Vol. 15, no. 1, pp.49-51.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-375213
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 51
Record ID
BIM-375213