title: Subcutaneous, orbital, and mediastinal emphysema secondary to the use of an air-abrasive device.
abstract: Subcutaneous emphysema can occur whenever compressed air is employed intraorally. A case is presented of subcutaneous, orbital, and mediastinal emphysema subsequent to the use of an air-abrasive device. The case is believed to be the first reported case of an air-abrasive-related emphysema and is presented as a cautionary report.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
authors.forename: W H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Liebenberg
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Crawford
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000399:Air Pressure; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D003755:Dental High-Speed Technique / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003762:Dental Instruments / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*; D009915:Orbit / Q000293:injuries; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*