Subcutaneous emphysema: a complication of surgery and anesthesia.
Subcutaneous emphysema is an iatrogenic complication by which air is introduced into the tissues either during or immediately after surgery. A case is presented that demonstrates the complication, following the removal of third molars, believed to be due to violation of the maxillary sinus, an underinflated cuff of a nasotracheal tube, and coughing on extubation.
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Department of Stomatology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Manitoba, Winnepeg, Canada.
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D000328:Adult; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003371:Cough / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000293:injuries; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000601:surgery*; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*