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Pneumomediastinum after Tooth Extraction.
Ilhan Ocakcioglu1, Serhat Koyuncu2, Mustafa Kupeli3
1Department of Thoracic Surgery, KBÜ Karabük Training and Research Hospital, 78100 Karabük, Turkey.
Case Reports in Surgery
|March 19, 2016
Summary
Pneumomediastinum, or air in the chest cavity, is a rare complication after dental procedures. This case highlights subcutaneous emphysema following tooth extraction, exploring its potential causes.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Thoracic Surgery
Background:
- Pneumomediastinum is the presence of air within the mediastinum.
- While often associated with surgery, it can rarely occur after dental procedures.
- Subcutaneous emphysema is the presence of air under the skin.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema following tooth extraction.
- To discuss the potential mechanisms leading to this complication after dental procedures.
Main Methods:
- Case report presentation.
- Review of relevant medical literature on pneumomediastinum and dental procedures.
Main Results:
- A patient developed subcutaneous emphysema in the neck and upper chest post-tooth extraction.
- The event, though rare, was linked to the dental procedure.
Conclusions:
- Pneumomediastinum following tooth extraction is an uncommon but possible event.
- Understanding the mechanisms is crucial for diagnosis and management of post-dental complications.
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