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Surgical emphysema following dental treatment
R J Salib1, P Valentine, S Akhtar
1Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, London, UK.
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|April 5, 2000
Abstract:
Surgical emphysema is a relatively rare complication of dental surgery. Many cases go unrecognized or are misdiagnosed. Although the majority of cases resolve spontaneously, some can lead to potentially life-threatening complications requiring emergency intervention. A case of surgical emphysema following a routine restorative dental procedure is presented. The differential diagnosis and management of this condition is discussed.