Cervicofacial subcutaneous air emphysema after dental extraction. 1990

J B Reznick, and W C Ardary
Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 90033.

A patient was seen by a general practitioner for surgical removal of his third molar. A standard high-speed handpiece was used to remove the tooth. During the procedure, subcutaneous emphysema developed. Later the same day, the patient's swelling increased and his airway was compromised. The patient's condition, the differential diagnosis, etiological factors, and treatment of this condition are all detailed within this clinical report.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008334 Mandible The largest and strongest bone of the FACE constituting the lower jaw. It supports the lower teeth. Mylohyoid Groove,Mylohyoid Ridge,Groove, Mylohyoid,Grooves, Mylohyoid,Mandibles,Mylohyoid Grooves,Mylohyoid Ridges,Ridge, Mylohyoid,Ridges, Mylohyoid
D008964 Molar, Third The aftermost permanent tooth on each side in the maxilla and mandible. Tooth, Wisdom,Teeth, Wisdom,Molars, Third,Third Molar,Third Molars,Wisdom Teeth,Wisdom Tooth
D003754 Dental High-Speed Equipment Tools used in dentistry that operate at high rotation speeds. High Speed Dental Equipment,Dental High Speed Equipment,Dental High-Speed Equipments,Equipment, Dental High-Speed,Equipments, Dental High-Speed,High-Speed Equipment, Dental,High-Speed Equipments, Dental
D004646 Emphysema A pathological accumulation of air in tissues or organs.
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D013352 Subcutaneous Emphysema Presence of air or gas in the subcutaneous tissues of the body. Emphysema, Subcutaneous,Emphysemas, Subcutaneous,Subcutaneous Emphysemas
D014081 Tooth Extraction The surgical removal of a tooth. (Dorland, 28th ed) Extraction, Tooth,Extractions, Tooth,Tooth Extractions

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