Iatrogenic pneumomediastinum and facial emphysema after endodontic treatment.
Subcutaneous emphysema is well known, but diffusion of gas into the mediastinum is not so common, particularly if it is caused by treatment of a root canal without apparent osseous fenestration or mucoperiostal lesions. We report a case of iatrogenic pneumomediastinum and facial emphysema after endodontic treatment. The diagnosis was confirmed by computed tomography, and the patient recovered after treatment with intravenous antibiotics and analgesia.
Smatt
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Department of Stomatology and Maxillofacial Surgery, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Lille, 59037 Lille Cedex, France.
Browaeys
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Genay
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A
Raoul
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G
Ferri
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J
D000328:Adult; D005145:Face; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed