title: Surgical emphysema following dental treatment.
abstract: Surgical emphysema is a relatively rare complication of dental surgery. Many cases go unrecognized or are misdiagnosed. Although the majority of cases resolve spontaneously, some can lead to potentially life-threatening complications requiring emergency intervention. A case of surgical emphysema following a routine restorative dental procedure is presented. The differential diagnosis and management of this condition is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Salib
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Valentine
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Akhtar
mesh_terms: D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000209:etiology; D000799:Angioedema / Q000209:etiology; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*