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[Subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy]

M A López González1, F Mata Maderuelo, A Abrante Jiménez

  • 1Unidad ORL Pediátrica, Hospital Infantil Universitario, Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla.

Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola
|January 1, 1997
PubMed

Insights

Subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum in children can result from various causes. This case report details a child experiencing these conditions post-tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Medical Case Reports

Background:

  • Subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum are rare but serious complications in children.
  • Etiologies include bronchopulmonary infections, high transalveolar pressure, foreign bodies, and iatrogenic causes like dental or anesthetic procedures.

Observation:

  • A case of a pediatric patient presenting with subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum following tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy is described.
  • The clinical presentation and diagnostic process are detailed.

Findings:

  • The post-operative occurrence of these conditions suggests a potential link to the surgical procedure.
  • Discussion of the specific etiopathogenesis in this case is provided.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of recognizing and managing these rare post-operative complications in pediatric patients.
  • Emphasizes the need for further investigation into the mechanisms linking adenotonsillectomy to pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema.

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