title: Mediastinal emphysema complicating a zygomatic fracture: a case report and review of the literature.
abstract: A case of a man with an otherwise simple facial fracture which was complicated by mediastinal emphysema is reported. A review of the literature indicating the pathogenesis, clinical and radiographic features and management of this condition is given.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, North Staffs, Royal Infirmary, Stoke-on-Trent.
authors.forename: T R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Flood
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009295:Nasal Bone / Q000293:injuries*; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000150:complications*; D015051:Zygomatic Fractures / Q000150:complications*