Pediatric dentistry
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Pediatric dentistry · Nov 2017
Review Case ReportsOrbital, Mediastinal and Cervicofacial Subcutaneous Emphysema after Dental Rehabilitation in a Pediatric Patient.
Subcutaneous emphysema is a rare possible complication of dental procedures. The majority of the dental literature describes cases of localized areas of subcutaneous emphysema following various dental procedures, with a large number of these cases seen following intraoral surgical procedures. ⋯ He subsequently developed extensive subcutaneous emphysema involving the right periorbital region, cervicofacial spaces, and caudal extension to include the superior aspect of the mediastinum. The purpose of this report was to provide a brief review of the prior literature on the subject, report on the case, and review the management for patients with subcutaneous emphysema.