Surgical emphysema following root canal therapy. Report of a case.
A case of surgical subcutaneous emphysema of the face subsequent to root canal therapy is reported. The treatment, outcome, clinical significance, and ways of preventing this surgical complication are noted.
D000328:Adult; D004646:Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*; D005145:Face; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*