[Subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy].
In children, subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum are produced by bronchopulmonary infections, increased transalveolar pressure, bronchotracheal foreign bodies, and anesthetic or dental procedures. The case of a child with subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy is reported. The etiopathogenesis is discussed and the literature is reviewed.
López González
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MA
Unidad ORL Pediátrica, Hospital Infantil Universitario, Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla.
Mata Maderuelo
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Abrante Jiménez
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A
López Palomo
J
J
Soldado Patiño
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L
Delgado Moreno
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F
D000233:Adenoidectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*; D014068:Tonsillectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*