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Surgical Emphysema Following Third Molar Extraction in a Patient with Gilles de la Tourette's Syndrome.

Authors :
Fuller, Jennifer
Patel, Nirmal
Collin, John
Source :
Dental Update; Jul/Aug2017, Vol. 44 Issue 7, p669-671, 3p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Surgical emphysema is a rare complication of dental surgery, usually associated with the inappropriate use of an air turbine drill. We present a case of extensive subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum and bilateral pneumothorax following surgical removal of a lower third molar tooth. This appears to have arisen due to motor tics associated with Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome. The clinical features and management are outlined and the current literature pertaining to surgical emphysema related to oral surgery is reviewed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03055000
Volume :
44
Issue :
7
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Dental Update
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
124841304
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.12968/denu.2017.44.7.669