| Literature DB >> 3456021 |
D B Edwards, R B Scheffer, I Jackler.
Abstract
Pneumomediastinum and pneumothorax are rare complications in the postoperative oral and maxillofacial surgery patient. Review of the sequence of events relating to these two life-threatening conditions emphasizes the importance of awareness of the clinical presentation and pathophysiology of these conditions as well as the need for judicious pulmonary physiotherapy in the intubated patient.Entities:
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Year: 1986 PMID: 3456021 DOI: 10.1016/0278-2391(86)90197-7
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Oral Maxillofac Surg ISSN: 0278-2391 Impact factor: 1.895