Child's play – an unforeseen complication of surgical emphysema



Graham, C ORCID: 0000-0002-9271-3491, Chung, M, Feinberg, L, O'Neill, F ORCID: 0000-0002-6009-1026 and Balmer, C
(2018) Child's play – an unforeseen complication of surgical emphysema. Oral Surgery, 11 (4). pp. 318-322.

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Abstract

<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>Surgical emphysema is as an iatrogenic complication whereby air is dispersed within the tissues following an invasive procedure. It is relatively uncommon, however, it has been recognised that dental extractions and the use of air turbine drills can result in this complication. Here, we discuss a case report of a 35‐year‐old male re‐attending with extensive surgical emphysema following a seemingly uncomplicated dental extraction, caused by playing with his baby. This case was unusual because no dental air turbine drill was used during the dental extraction, and due to the innocuous patient activity that caused the emphysema. Consideration of the aetiology, prevention and recognition of surgical emphysema are discussed.</jats:p>

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Dental/Oral and Craniofacial Disease, Patient Safety, Emphysema, Lung, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Prevention, Oral and gastrointestinal
Depositing User: Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited: 04 Dec 2018 12:02
Last Modified: 15 Mar 2024 01:34
DOI: 10.1111/ors.12356
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URI: https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3021890