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Periorbital subcutaneous emphysema in rhinoplasty
Luiz Charles-de-Sá1, Diogo Faria, Bruno Benedetti
1Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Training and Research State University Hospital, Rio de Janeiro-UERJ, Brazil.
Abstract:
In this article, the authors present a case of postrhinoplasty periorbital subcutaneous emphysema in a 35-year-old woman. This is an uncommon and benign rhinoplasty complication that can sometimes result from other pathologies such as barotrauma, hematoma, and allergic reaction. This patient's symptoms appeared to be a result of postanesthesia agitation. The patient's symptoms resolved after 1 week.
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