Cervicofacial subcutaneous emphysema after routine dental hygiene procedure – a case report
Authors:
Z. Javorská 1; B. Antal 2; Miroslav Tedla 1
Authors‘ workplace:
Klinika otorinolaryngológie a chirurgie hlavy a krku LF UK a UN Bratislava
1; Antaldent s. r. o., Bratislava
2
Published in:
Otorinolaryngol Foniatr, 72, 2023, No. 3, pp. 148-151.
Category:
Case Reports
doi:
https://doi.org/10.48095/ccorl2023148
Overview
Subcutaneous emphysema (SE) of the neck and the face is a rare complication of dental procedures. Rarely, SE can be accompanied by severe and potentially life-threatening complications. The formation of cervicofacial SE in stomatology is mainly connected with high-speed air-driven handheld instruments used in dental treatment, such as tooth extraction, or caries treatment. In this case study, a 33-year-old female patient referred to the emergency ENT service is reported. Left-sided facial and neck SE developed following a preventive dental procedure using an Air-flow device. According to our knowledge, only two similar patients have been reported in the literature. Knowing this clinical entity and treatment without delay is crucial in preventing further complications.
Keywords:
air-flow – cervicofacial subcutaneous emphysema – preventive dental care – dental hygiene procedure – sandblasting
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