title: Iatrogenic subcutaneous emphysema of endodontic origin - case report with literature review.
abstract: Surgical emphysema is well known and many case reports have been published on this. Many authors have reported this as a complication post dentoalveolar treatment. Diffusion of air into facial planes and periorbital area during endodontic procedures has been rarely reported. The use of three way air syringe and forceful irrigation of root canal can lead to surgical emphysema of subcutaneous tissue planes in and around the teeth which are involved. This case report highlights one such complication seen during endodontic treatment, discusses aetiology, complications and conservative management of this dental office emergency.
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences, S'O' A University , Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India .
authors.forename: Lora
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Mishra
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Oral v Maxillofacial Surgery, Hitech Dental College , Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India .
authors.forename: Swarnav
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Patnaik
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Hitech Dental College , Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India .
authors.forename: Sangram
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Patro
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dental Sciences and Hospital , Indore, India .
authors.forename: Nitai
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Debnath
authors.affiliation: Associate Professor, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Institute of Dental Sciences, S'O' A University , Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India .
authors.forename: Satyaranjan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mishra
keywords: Diffusion; High pressure air instruments; Latogenic diseases; Root canal therapy