title: [Subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Unidad ORL Pediátrica, Hospital Infantil Universitario, Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: López González
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Mata Maderuelo
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Abrante Jiménez
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: López Palomo
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Soldado Patiño
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Delgado Moreno
mesh_terms: 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*