[Cervical skin emphysema: a rare complication following tonsillectomy].
Emphysema of the subcutis or interstitial compartments of the neck or around the naso- oro- or hypopharynx is caused by a perforation. In most cases, it occurs after surgery in this area; spontaneous emphysema is very rare. The characteristic symptom is crepitation; the extension is best seen on a CT scan. Endoscopic control of the surgical area for other lesions is necessary. An anaerobic, gas producing infection must be ruled out. Antibiotics should be given prophylactically.
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Klinik und Poliklinik für Hals-Nasen- Ohren-Heilkunde der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Klinikum Grosshadern, 81366, München. vanessa.siedek@med.uni-muenchen.de
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009333:Neck; D035583:Rare Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014068:Tonsillectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*