Extensive surgical emphysema following restorative dental treatment.
We present a patient with extensive surgical emphysema following the dental restoration the upper left first molar (tooth 26) with a high speed turbine handpiece. The clinical findings and management of subcutaneous cervical emphysema are discussed.
Aquilina
Peter
P
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. peteraquilina@optusnet.com.au
McKellar
Geoffrey
G
D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002981:Clindamycin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004635:Emergency Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D005145:Face / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009333:Neck / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002981:Clindamycin