Palpebral emphysema following a dental procedure - 24/04/18
Doi : 10.1016/j.ajem.2018.01.077
Chih-Heng Chang, M.D., Wan-Ching Lien, M.D., Ph.D. ⁎ 
Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University and National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei City, Taiwan
⁎Corresponding author at: Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University and National Taiwan University Hospital, No.7, Chung-Shan South Road, Taipei City 100, Taiwan.Department of Emergency Medicine, College of MedicineNational Taiwan University and National Taiwan University HospitalNo.7, Chung-Shan South RoadTaipei City100Taiwan
Abstract |
Palpebral emphysema is a rare occurrence after a dental procedure. However, it can be associated with severe complications, such as soft tissue infection, pneumomediastinum, pneumothorax, optic nerve ischemia or even blindness. Early diagnosis and prompt management are mandatory for emergency physicians.
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| ☆☆ | Conflicts of interest: No potential conflicts of interest for each author. |
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Vol 36 - N° 5
P. 908.e1-908.e2 - mai 2018 Retour au numéro
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