title: Cervicofacial and mediastinal emphysema complicating a dental procedure.
abstract: Cervicofacial subcutaneous emphysema is an infrequently reported sequela of dental surgery. It may be caused by the inadvertent introduction of air into the soft tissues during procedures using high-speed, air-driven handpieces or air-water syringes. In this paper, we present a case in which subcutaneous emphysema developed in a middle-aged woman following routine restorative treatment. We review the features of the condition and its treatment and discuss means of prevention.
authors.affiliation: Health Science Centre, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - GC308, University of Manitoba,Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R9. amather@shaw.ca
authors.forename: Andrew J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Mather
authors.forename: Andrew A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Stoykewych
authors.forename: John B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Curran
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001641:Bicuspid; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003755:Dental High-Speed Technique / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005145:Face; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000209:etiology; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*