Author/Authors :
Bocchialini, Gabriele Maxillo-Facial Surgery Unit - Spedali Civili di Brescia - Piazzale Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy , Ambrosi, Serena Maxillo-Facial Surgery Unit - Spedali Civili di Brescia - Piazzale Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy , Castellani, Andrea Maxillo-Facial Surgery Unit - Spedali Civili di Brescia - Piazzale Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
Abstract :
Subcutaneous emphysema is rare during or after dental procedures (usually extractions). Here, we describe the case of a 65-yearold woman who developed massive cervicothoracic subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum during a dental hygiene
procedure employing an artificial airflow. She was diagnosed based on clinical manifestations and computed tomography (CT). CT
revealed massive subcutaneous emphysema extending from the superior left eyelid to the diaphragm. We describe the clinical and
radiological characteristics of this rare case.
