Surgical emphysema and pneumomediastinum following mastoidectomy.
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.
Dayasena
R P
RP
National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Colombo. jdayasena@hotmail.com
Soodin
D
D
Habaragamuwa
B W P
BW
Ganthune
S
S
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*