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Int J Clin Exp Med 2013;6(9):840-844
Case Report
Facial and cervical emphysema after oral surgery: a rare case
Sergio Olate, Adriano Assis, Simei Freire, Márcio de Moraes, Jose Ricardo de Albergaria-Barbosa
Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental School, Universidad de La Frontera, Chile; Center for Biomedical Research,
Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Chile; Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of
Campinas, Brazil
Received July 20, 2013; Accepted August 27, 2013; Epub September 25, 2013; Published September 30, 2013
Abstract: The purpose is to report extensive emphysema resulting from a common procedure in oral surgery. Surgical emphysema
developed in a 23-year-old female after removal of a mandible third molar using a high-speed dental hand-piece. The patient was
maintained in hospital room and submitted to a medical protocol with antibiotic treatment. Surgical emphysema is an uncommon but
potentially serious complication of oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures. The diagnosis and differential diagnosis of surgical
emphysema are discussed and the management and prevention of this complication is presented. Adequately treatment with
adequately instrument should be providing in oral surgery. Emphysema has complication in oral surgery is a rare condition with future
clinical and legal problem to surgeon. (IJCEM1307016).
Keywords: Complications, emphysema, oral surgery
Address correspondence to: Dr. Sergio Olate, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental School, Universidad de La Frontera,
Claro Solar No 115, Temuco, Chile. Tel: 56-45-325000; E-mail: sergio.olate@ufrontera.cl
Case Report
Facial and cervical emphysema after oral surgery: a rare case
Sergio Olate, Adriano Assis, Simei Freire, Márcio de Moraes, Jose Ricardo de Albergaria-Barbosa
Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental School, Universidad de La Frontera, Chile; Center for Biomedical Research,
Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Chile; Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of
Campinas, Brazil
Received July 20, 2013; Accepted August 27, 2013; Epub September 25, 2013; Published September 30, 2013
Abstract: The purpose is to report extensive emphysema resulting from a common procedure in oral surgery. Surgical emphysema
developed in a 23-year-old female after removal of a mandible third molar using a high-speed dental hand-piece. The patient was
maintained in hospital room and submitted to a medical protocol with antibiotic treatment. Surgical emphysema is an uncommon but
potentially serious complication of oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures. The diagnosis and differential diagnosis of surgical
emphysema are discussed and the management and prevention of this complication is presented. Adequately treatment with
adequately instrument should be providing in oral surgery. Emphysema has complication in oral surgery is a rare condition with future
clinical and legal problem to surgeon. (IJCEM1307016).
Keywords: Complications, emphysema, oral surgery
Address correspondence to: Dr. Sergio Olate, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental School, Universidad de La Frontera,
Claro Solar No 115, Temuco, Chile. Tel: 56-45-325000; E-mail: sergio.olate@ufrontera.cl
