| Literature DB >> 29123733 |
Takeshi Nishimura1, Tatsuo Sawai1, Kanenori Kadoi1, Taihei Yamada1, Norichika Yoshie1, Takahiro Ueda1, Atsunori Nakao1, Joji Kotani1.
Abstract
Case: A patient was transported to our hospital with swelling in his right face and neck after restorative dental treatment. Subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum were discovered using computed tomography scans. Outcome: The patient had no severe symptoms. We prescribed prophylactic antibiotics and he recovered uneventfully. Conclusions: Clinicians must keep this pathology in mind because prompt diagnosis and treatment contribute to early improvement. Otherwise, patients may face life-threatening complications.Entities:
Keywords: Dental air drill; pneumomediastinum; subcutaneous emphysema
Year: 2015 PMID: 29123733 PMCID: PMC5649280 DOI: 10.1002/ams2.109
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Acute Med Surg ISSN: 2052-8817