CERVICAL AND MEDIASTINAL EMPHYSEMA SECONDARY TO 3RD MOLAR EXTRACTION

被引:17
作者
GOODNIGHT, JW [1 ]
SERCARZ, JA [1 ]
WANG, MB [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV CALIF LOS ANGELES, SCH MED,MED CTR,DIV HEAD & NECK SURG, 10833 LECONTE AVE,CHS 62-132, LOS ANGELES, CA 90024 USA
来源
HEAD AND NECK-JOURNAL FOR THE SCIENCES AND SPECIALTIES OF THE HEAD AND NECK | 1994年 / 16卷 / 03期
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10.1002/hed.2880160314
中图分类号
R76 [耳鼻咽喉科学];
学科分类号
100213 ;
摘要
Background. A dramatic case of infected emphysema involving multiple deep cervical and mediastinal fascial planes following surgical extraction of a lower third molar in an otherwise healthy man is presented. Methods. The differential diagnosis and management of this condition are discussed, specifically contrasting it to necrotizing fasciitis. Results. The direct cause of this complication was the use of an air turbine handpiece and air syringe for the tooth extraction. Conclusions. It is advised that air turbine handpieces and air syringes not be used during minor oral surgical procedures. (C) 1994 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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页码:287 / 290
页数:4
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