Cervicofacial Surgical Emphysema following Tonsillectomy
Joint Authors
Yelnoorkar, Samir
Issing, Wolfgang
Source
Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-05-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We report the case of a patient who developed cervicofacial subcutaneous emphysema following a routine tonsillectomy.
An 18-year-old male with swallowing difficulties underwent a tonsillectomy and developed swelling of the right side of his neck and face 36 hours after surgery.
A neck X-ray revealed subcutaneous emphysema.
Unlike similar previously published cases, there were no postoperative issues of coughing, straining, or use of positive pressure ventilation.
The complication also occurred after a considerable length of time.
Further complications may include pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum and these should be excluded.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Yelnoorkar, Samir& Issing, Wolfgang. 2014. Cervicofacial Surgical Emphysema following Tonsillectomy. Case Reports in Otolaryngology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-495382
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Yelnoorkar, Samir& Issing, Wolfgang. Cervicofacial Surgical Emphysema following Tonsillectomy. Case Reports in Otolaryngology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-495382
American Medical Association (AMA)
Yelnoorkar, Samir& Issing, Wolfgang. Cervicofacial Surgical Emphysema following Tonsillectomy. Case Reports in Otolaryngology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-495382
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-495382
