title: Surgical emphysema and pneumomediastinum after coronectomy.
abstract: We report a case of surgical emphysema and pneumomediastinum after coronectomy of the lower right third molar. Surgical emphysema related to dental extractions is well- reported, but not after coronectomy. This case emphasises the importance of avoiding the use of air turbine drills during oral surgery.
authors.affiliation: Rooftop Offices, Bristol Dental Hospital, Lower Maudlin Street, Bristol BS2 1LY, United Kingdom. Electronic address: constancekyw@gmail.com.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Wong
authors.affiliation: Rooftop Offices, Bristol Dental Hospital, Lower Maudlin Street, Bristol BS2 1LY, United Kingdom. Electronic address: jcollin@doctors.org.uk.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Collin
authors.affiliation: Rooftop Offices, Bristol Dental Hospital, Lower Maudlin Street, Bristol BS2 1LY, United Kingdom. Electronic address: Ceri.Hughes@UHBristol.nhs.uk.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hughes
authors.affiliation: Rooftop Offices, Bristol Dental Hospital, Lower Maudlin Street, Bristol BS2 1LY, United Kingdom. Electronic address: Steve.Thomas@bristol.ac.uk.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Thomas
mesh_terms: D003754:Dental High-Speed Equipment; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013909:Thorax / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014081:Tooth Extraction
keywords: Coronectomy; Oral surgery