title: [Cervicofascial subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum following routine restorative dentistry--two case reports].
abstract: Although a well-known complication of dental treatment, cervicofacial subcutaneous emphysema is uncommon, especially with co-existing pneumomediastinum. This complication is usually attributed to high-speed air-driven handpieces or air-water syringes. Pneumomediastinum is usually self-limiting but potentially life threatening. We present two cases where both patients suffered from cervicofacial subcutaneous emphysema, one additionally having pneumomediastinum following routine restorative dentistry.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Landspítali-The National University Hospital of Iceland, Iceland. steini.vidar@gmail.com
authors.forename: Thorsteinn Viđar
authors.initials: TV
authors.lastname: Viktorsson
authors.forename: Hildur
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Einarsdóttir
authors.forename: Elísabet
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Benedikz
authors.forename: Bjarni
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Torfason
mesh_terms: D003729:Dental Care / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*