title: Pneumomediastinum after Tooth Extraction.
abstract: Pneumomediastinum is defined as the presence of air in mediastinum. Pneumomediastinum can sometimes occur after surgery. Pneumomediastinum seen after dental procedures is rare. We presented the case of subcutaneous emphysema developed in the neck and upper chest after tooth extraction and discussed the possible mechanisms of pneumomediastinum.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic Surgery, KBÜ Karabük Training and Research Hospital, 78100 Karabük, Turkey.
authors.forename: Ilhan
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Ocakcioglu
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency, KBÜ Karabük Training and Research Hospital, 78100 Karabük, Turkey.
authors.forename: Serhat
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Koyuncu
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medical Faculty, Gaziosmanpasa University, 60100 Tokat, Turkey.
authors.forename: Mustafa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kupeli
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency, Kayseri Training and Research Hospital, 38100 Kayseri, Turkey.
authors.forename: Oguzhan
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Bol