Pneumomediastinum secondary to use of a high speed air turbine drill during a dental extraction.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema of the neck and thorax can occur exceptionally following a dental procedure. A case is described of acute subcutaneous emphysema of the lateral region of the neck and thorax associated with pneumomediastinum during a dental extraction with an air and water cooled turbine burn drill.
Medical subject headings
- Dental High-Speed Equipment
- Mediastinal Emphysema
- Subcutaneous Emphysema
- Tooth Extraction