Cervical subcutaneous emphysema: an unusual complication of adenotonsillectomy
Miman, Murat C. ; Ozturan, Orhan ; Durmus, Mahmut ; Kalcioglu, Mahmut T. ; Gedik, Ender
Oxford UK : Blackwell Science Ltd
Published 2001
Oxford UK : Blackwell Science Ltd
Published 2001
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1460-9592
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Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
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Medicine
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Removal of the tonsils and adenoid tissue because of recurrent infection and/or respiratory obstruction is one of the most commonly performed operations. A rare complication during this intervention is subcutaneous surgical emphysema. The awareness of anaesthesiologists and otolaryngological surgeons will protect the patient from serious consequences. We report our experience with this complication and provide a review of the literature.
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Electronic Resource
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