Extensive surgical emphysema following restorative dental treatment

Emerg Med Australas. 2004 Jun;16(3):244-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1742-6723.2004.00574.x.

Abstract

We present a patient with extensive surgical emphysema following the dental restoration the upper left first molar (tooth 26) with a high speed turbine handpiece. The clinical findings and management of subcutaneous cervical emphysema are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Clindamycin / therapeutic use
  • Dental Restoration, Permanent / adverse effects*
  • Emergency Medicine / methods*
  • Face / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Neck / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography
  • Subcutaneous Emphysema / diagnosis*
  • Subcutaneous Emphysema / etiology*
  • Subcutaneous Emphysema / therapy
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Clindamycin