Bronchiolitis obliterans presenting as subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum: A case report

1996 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 195-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Toren ◽  
R. Or ◽  
A. Nagler ◽  
R. Breuer
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Subcutaneous Emphysema ◽  
Bronchiolitis Obliterans

Cervicofacial Emphysema Secondary to Facebow Injury: A Case Report

2009 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 333-336
Author(s):  
Marco Cicciù ◽  
Giovanni Battista Grossi ◽  
Mario Beretta ◽  
Davide Farronato ◽  
Concetta Scalfaro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Subcutaneous Emphysema ◽  
Clinical Case ◽  
Dental Procedure ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Facial Area ◽  
Orthodontic Device ◽  
Physical Findings

Aim: To report the clinical case of a child with facial and periorbital emphysema caused by an orthodontic device. Case report: An 11-year-old child presented to our clinic showing moderate swelling of the left facial area. Based on his dental history, physical findings, and instrument examinations, the diagnosis of cervicofacial emphysema was established, caused by disengagement of the facebow. One week later, all swelling and crepitus had disappeared without complications. Most patients who develop subcutaneous emphysema after a dental procedure have only moderate local swelling, which normally resolves spontaneously and without complications within a week. However, the spread of large amounts of air into the deeper spaces may cause life-threatening sequelae. Conclusions: Orthodontists should be aware that the use of extraoral traction applied via a facebow can cause soft tissue injures and emphysema of the cervicofacial region. It is important to avoid misdiagnosis and to appropriately inform patient and parents about this condition.

BILATERAL SUBCUTANEOUS EMPHYSEMA FROM PRESSURIZED INFUSION DURING PARS PLANA VITRECTOMY: A CASE REPORT

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Baseer U Ahmad ◽  
Mark R Barakat ◽  
Marc Feldman ◽  
Rishi P Singh
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Subcutaneous Emphysema ◽  
Pars Plana Vitrectomy ◽  
Pars Plana

scholarly journals Grossly delayed massive subcutaneous emphysema following laparoscopic left hemicolectomy: A case report

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 277-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angharad Jones ◽  
Umberto Pisano ◽  
Sherif Elsobky ◽  
Angus J.M. Watson
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Subcutaneous Emphysema ◽  
Left Hemicolectomy

scholarly journals Subcutaneous Emphysema Secondary to Tonsillectomy

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-80
Author(s):  
Vivek Sasindran ◽  
Vijay Stephen ◽  
Lakshana Deve
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Surgical Procedures ◽  
Subcutaneous Emphysema ◽  
Subcutaneous Tissue ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Tension Pneumothorax ◽  
Tonsillar Fossa ◽  
Superior Constrictor ◽  
History Of ◽  
Fatal Complications

ABSTRACT Background Tonsillectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures performed worldwide. However, it can potentially be associated with several complications. One of the very rare complications post-tonsillectomy in adults is subcutaneous emphysema, as in our case here. Although, most reported cases are resolved spontaneously, it may lead to fatal complications, like tension pneumothorax. Case report Tonsillectomy was performed on an adult patient with history of frequent tonsillitis. The patient developed facial subcutaneous emphysema 48 hours after the surgery (evident by clinical and radiological examination) that resolved within 2 days without further complications. Conclusion Tonsil should be removed along with tonsilar capsule. If tonsillectomy causes deeper than usual mucosal tear up to the level of the muscles, then air might pass into the subcutaneous tissue through the tonsillar fossa and superior constrictor muscle into fascial layers of neck. Emphysema can then spread to parapharyngeal, retropharyngeal spaces and mediastinum with its related morbidity. Though a rare complication, all otorhinolaryngologists must be aware of this complication and its management. How to cite this article Abraham SS, Stephen V, Deve L, Kurien M. Subcutaneous Emphysema Secondary to Tonsillectomy. Int J Otorhinolaryngol Clin 2015;7(2):78-80.

BRONCHIOLITIS OBLITERANS ORGANIZING PNEUMONIA (BOOP): A CASE REPORT

2008 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. S19
Author(s):  
Pierluigi Pompili ◽  
Maria Luisa Colloca ◽  
Federico Grifalchi ◽  
Claudio Santini
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Bronchiolitis Obliterans ◽  
Organizing Pneumonia ◽  
Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia
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