Subcutaneous emphysema as a complication of tonsillectomy

被引:17
作者
Hampton, SM [1 ]
Cinnamond, MJ [1 ]
机构
[1] Belfast City Hosp Trust, Dept Otolaryngol, Belfast BT9 7AB, Antrim, North Ireland
关键词
tonsillectomy; complications; emphysema;
D O I
10.1017/S0022215100139398
中图分类号
R76 [耳鼻咽喉科学];
学科分类号
100213 ;
摘要
Subcutaneous emphysema occurs when air is introduced into the tissues. This can happen as a complication during, or immediately after surgery. It has rarely been described after tonsillectomy. Definitive treatment will depend on the cause. We report two cases of subcutaneous emphysema following tonsillectomy.
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