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J Korean Dent Assoc. 2018;56(8):418-422. Published online August 31, 2018.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22974/jkda.2018.56.8.001
- Subcutaneous emphysema during removal of suture after intraoral surgery
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Jong-Chan Park1, Hyeon-Seo Shin2, Jeong-Wan Son3, Jun Lee4, Bong-Chul Kim5, Hun-Jun Lim6
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1Dept. of Oral and maxillofacial surgery, School of dentistry, College of Dentistry, Wonkwang University
2Dept. of Oral and maxillofacial surgery, School of dentistry, College of Dentistry, Wonkwang University
3Dept. of Oral and maxillofacial surgery, School of dentistry, College of Dentistry, Wonkwang University
4Dept. of Oral and maxillofacial surgery, School of dentistry, College of Dentistry, Wonkwang University
5Dept. of Oral and maxillofacial surgery, School of dentistry, College of Dentistry, Wonkwang University
6Dept. of Oral and maxillofacial surgery, School of dentistry, College of Dentistry, Wonkwang University -
- Abstract
- Subcutaneous emphysema is relatively rare postoperative complication in the oral and maxillofacial region. Most cases reported in maxillofacial area relate to the use of high-speed handpiece. However, in this case, subcutaneous emphysema was caused by compressed air blow performed during suture removal. Cone-Beam Computed Tomography was conducted to evaluate the extent of diffusion bubbles.. In this report, we describe etiology, diagnosis, prevention and management of subcutaneous emphysema in the maxillofacial area.
Keywords :Compressed air;Subcutaneous emphysema;Cone-Beam Computed Tomography;
