Subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum after mandibular third molar extraction: Case report

doi:10.3877/cma.j.issn.1674-1366.2024.03.007

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Abstract:

The postoperative symptoms of mandibular third molar extraction commonly include swelling, pain, and bleeding, while subcutaneous emphysema and mediastinal emphysema are relatively rare. This article reported a case of subcutaneous emphysema combined with mediastinal emphysema resulted from mandibular third molar extraction. The causes, diagnosis and treatment, differential diagnosis, as well as preventive measures were analyzed and discussed in order to provide valuable guidance for clinicians.

Key words: Tooth extraction, Postoperative complications, Subcutaneous emphysema, Mediastinal emphysema

Yang Lu, Mengyuan Zhou, Yimin Xu, Zhiyuan Lu, Zhihao Wei, Can Xiao. Subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum after mandibular third molar extraction: Case report[J]. Chinese Journal of Stomatological Research(Electronic Edition), 2024, 18(03): 185-188.

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