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Aga Khan University

Section of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery

2005

Surgical Emphysema

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Surgical Emphysema In The Neck As A Result Of A Dental Procedure, Moghira Iqbal, Mubasher Ikram, Farhan Raza, Ninette Banday Nov 2005

Surgical Emphysema In The Neck As A Result Of A Dental Procedure, Moghira Iqbal, Mubasher Ikram, Farhan Raza, Ninette Banday

Section of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery

We report the development of subcutaneous emphysema in a middle-aged woman that occurred several hours after she had undergone a dental restoration procedure. The patient presented to the emergency department, and she was admitted for observation and prophylactic antibiotic coverage. She recovered in 3 days without further intervention and was discharged.