Int J Stomatol

Inter J Stomatol ›› 2015, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (1): 34-36.doi: 10.7518/gjkq.2015.01.010

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Severe subcutaneous and deep cervicofacial emphysema during third molar surgery

Li Hongyu, Liu Zhiguo, Huang Zixian, Hou Jinsong, Tang Haikuo   

  1. Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China
  • Online:2015-01-01 Published:2015-01-01

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Abstract:

Third molar extraction is the most common surgical procedure in oral surgery. The common complications of this procedure include pain, swelling, and infection. Subcutaneous and deep cervical emphysema(SCE) rarely occurs during extraction. However, SCE may occur when high-speed air turbine drills are used during extraction.As a consequence, air is forced into the soft tissue through the reflected flap and invades the tissue space of the facial plane, extending to the mediastinum and cranium. This report presentstwo cases of SCE and their diagnosis and prevention.

Key words: high-speed air turbine dirlls, dental extraction, subcutaneous and deep cervical emphysema


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