Subcutaneous Emphysema and Pneumomediastinum after Tonsillectomy
Joint Authors
Koukoutsis, George
Balatsouras, Dimitrios G.
Fassolis, Alexandros
Kaberos, Antonis
Katotomichelakis, Michael
Moukos, Antonis
Ganelis, Panayotis
Source
Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-11-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Cervicofacial subcutaneous emphysema is a rare complication of tonsillectomy that often resolves spontaneously but may progress to obstruct upper airways or spread to the thorax causing pneumomediastinum or pneumothorax.
The mechanisms by which subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum may develop after tonsillectomy are poorly understood.
A case of a 21-year-old female undergoing routine adenotonsillectomy, who developed cervicofacial emphysema and pneumomediastinum, is presented.
Possible pathogenetic mechanisms and treatment options are discussed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Koukoutsis, George& Balatsouras, Dimitrios G.& Ganelis, Panayotis& Fassolis, Alexandros& Moukos, Antonis& Katotomichelakis, Michael…[et al.]. 2013. Subcutaneous Emphysema and Pneumomediastinum after Tonsillectomy. Case Reports in Otolaryngology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Koukoutsis, George…[et al.]. Subcutaneous Emphysema and Pneumomediastinum after Tonsillectomy. Case Reports in Otolaryngology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Koukoutsis, George& Balatsouras, Dimitrios G.& Ganelis, Panayotis& Fassolis, Alexandros& Moukos, Antonis& Katotomichelakis, Michael…[et al.]. Subcutaneous Emphysema and Pneumomediastinum after Tonsillectomy. Case Reports in Otolaryngology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450199
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-450199