title: Surgical emphysema and pneumomediastinum following mastoidectomy.
abstract: Surgical emphysema and pneumomediastinum are rare complications of mastoidectomy probably resulting from the use of a compressed air-powered mastoid drill. Early diagnosis and appropriate management according to the severity is vital.
authors.affiliation: National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Colombo. jdayasena@hotmail.com
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Dayasena
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Soodin
authors.forename: B W P
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: Habaragamuwa
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ganthune
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002781:Cholesteatoma / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008416:Mastoid / Q000601:surgery*; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*