title: [Visit at the dentist with consequences].
abstract: A 52-year-old patient presented to the emergency department of the polyclinic with a cervicofacial swelling. The indolent swelling appeared after professional tooth cleaning. Computed tomography scanning of the cervical region and thorax revealed entrapped air extending from the frontotemporal to the mediastinal regions. The patient was diagnosed with cervicofacio mediastinal emphysema and subsequently treated with antibiotics. The symptoms subsided and the patient left hospital free of symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Klinik und Poliklinik, Klinikum rechts der Isar der Technischen Universität, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675, München, Deutschland. u.strassen@lrz.tu-muenchen.de
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Strassen
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bas
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Knopf
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003775:Dental Polishing / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents