Cervical subcutaneous emphysema: an unusual complication of adenotonsillectomy

Authors
Miman, MC Ozturan, O Durmus, M Kalcioglu, MT Gedik, E
Citation
Mc. Miman et al., Cervical subcutaneous emphysema: an unusual complication of adenotonsillectomy, PAEDIATR AN, 11(4), 2001, pp. 491-493
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care
Journal title
PAEDIATRIC ANAESTHESIA
ISSN journal
11555645 → ACNP
Volume
11
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
491 - 493
Database
ISI
SICI code
1155-5645(200107)11:4<491:CSEAUC>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
Removal of the tonsils and adenoid tissue because of recurrent infection an d/or respiratory obstruction is one of the most commonly performed operatio ns. A rare complication during this intervention is subcutaneous surgical e mphysema. The awareness of anaesthesiologists and otolaryngological surgeon s will protect the patient from serious consequences. We report our experie nce with this complication and provide a review of the literature.