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. ISSN 1752-2471, 1752-248X

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Abstract

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.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	32 Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, 3203 Dentistry, Patient Safety, Emphysema, Minority Health, Lung, Health Disparities, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Health Disparities and Racial or Ethnic Minority Health Research, Dental/Oral and Craniofacial Disease, Prevention
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	04 Dec 2018 12:02
Last Modified:	24 Jan 2026 01:42
DOI:	10.1111/ors.12356
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3021890
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