Perioperative subcutaneous emphysema: review of differential diagnosis, complications, management, and anesthetic implications

P H Pan

doi:10.1016/0952-8180(89)90011-1

Perioperative subcutaneous emphysema: review of differential diagnosis, complications, management, and anesthetic implications

J Clin Anesth. 1989;1(6):457-9. doi: 10.1016/0952-8180(89)90011-1.

Author

P H Pan¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, J. Hillis Miller Health Center, Gainesville 32610-0254.

PMID: 2696508
DOI: 10.1016/0952-8180(89)90011-1

Abstract

Subcutaneous emphysema is not an uncommon anesthetic complication, but it often occurs unexpectedly. It is usually self-limited, but mediastinitis can occur with mortality as high as 50%. A case of subcutaneous emphysema occurring during dental surgery is reported here. The diagnosis, management, complications, and pathogenesis are discussed.

Publication types

Case Reports
Review

MeSH terms

Anesthesia / adverse effects*
Anesthesia, Dental / adverse effects
Child
Diagnosis, Differential
Emphysema / etiology*
Humans
Male
Subcutaneous Emphysema / complications
Subcutaneous Emphysema / etiology*
Subcutaneous Emphysema / therapy