Perioperative subcutaneous emphysema: review of differential diagnosis, complications, management, and anesthetic implications.
Subcutaneous emphysema is not an uncommon anesthetic complication, but it often occurs unexpectedly. It is usually self-limited, but mediastinitis can occur with mortality as high as 50%. A case of subcutaneous emphysema occurring during dental surgery is reported here. The diagnosis, management, complications, and pathogenesis are discussed.
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Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, J. Hillis Miller Health Center, Gainesville 32610-0254.
D000758:Anesthesia / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental / Q000009:adverse effects; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004646:Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy