| Iatrogenic subcutaneous emphysema of dental and surgical origin: a literature review. | |
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PMID: 19446214 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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PURPOSE: Subcutaneous emphysema arises when air is forced beneath the tissue, leading to swelling, crepitus on palpation, and potential to spread along the fascial planes. The goal of this literature review is to alert the oral and maxillofacial surgeon to the inciting factors, diagnosis, and management of subcutaneous emphysema. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A comprehensive search of the medical and dental literature from 1993 to 2008 was performed using PubMed, and yielded 32 case reports of subcutaneous emphysema. Only cases associated with dental or surgical procedures were included. Cases of trauma were excluded. RESULTS: Sixteen of the 32 cases were linked to the use of air-driven handpieces. Other cases involved a CO(2) laser, a NO(2) cryomachine, an air abrasive system, endotracheal intubation/ventilation, and patient activities after surgical procedures. Of the cases reviewed, 5 resulted in significant complications after subcutaneous emphysema. CONCLUSION: Although rare, iatrogenic subcutaneous emphysema can have serious and potentially life-threatening effects. Care should be taken when using air-driven handpieces or performing endotracheal intubation/ventilation. Additionally, instructions should be given to patients after procedures violating the epithelium to reduce the incidence of subcutaneous emphysema. When subcutaneous emphysema does arise, it must be quickly diagnosed and properly managed to reduce further complications. |
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Authors:
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Wm Stuart McKenzie; Morton Rosenberg |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Volume: 67 ISSN: 1531-5053 ISO Abbreviation: J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. Publication Date: 2009 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-05-18 Completed Date: 2009-06-05 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8206428 Medline TA: J Oral Maxillofac Surg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1265-8 Citation Subset: AIM; D; IM |
Affiliation:
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Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA. |
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Dental Instruments
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adverse effects Dentistry, Operative* Humans Iatrogenic Disease* Intubation, Intratracheal / adverse effects Oral Surgical Procedures / adverse effects* Subcutaneous Emphysema / etiology* |
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