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Subcutaneous emphysema as a complication of tonsillectomy
1Department of Otolaryngology, Belfast City Hospital Trust, Northern Ireland.
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|February 24, 1998
Abstract:
Subcutaneous emphysema occurs when air is introduced into the tissues. This can happen as a complication during, or immediately after surgery. It has rarely been described after tonsillectomy. Definitive treatment will depend on the cause. We report two cases of subcutaneous emphysema following tonsillectomy.