Surgical emphysema and pneumomediastinum after coronectomy

C Wong; J Collin; C Hughes; S Thomas

doi:10.1016/j.bjoms.2015.05.008

Surgical emphysema and pneumomediastinum after coronectomy

Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2015 Oct;53(8):763-4. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2015.05.008. Epub 2015 Jun 3.

Authors

C Wong¹, J Collin², C Hughes³, S Thomas⁴

Affiliations

¹ Rooftop Offices, Bristol Dental Hospital, Lower Maudlin Street, Bristol BS2 1LY, United Kingdom. Electronic address: [email protected].
² Rooftop Offices, Bristol Dental Hospital, Lower Maudlin Street, Bristol BS2 1LY, United Kingdom. Electronic address: [email protected].
³ Rooftop Offices, Bristol Dental Hospital, Lower Maudlin Street, Bristol BS2 1LY, United Kingdom. Electronic address: [email protected].
⁴ Rooftop Offices, Bristol Dental Hospital, Lower Maudlin Street, Bristol BS2 1LY, United Kingdom. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 26050131
DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2015.05.008

Abstract

We report a case of surgical emphysema and pneumomediastinum after coronectomy of the lower right third molar. Surgical emphysema related to dental extractions is well- reported, but not after coronectomy. This case emphasises the importance of avoiding the use of air turbine drills during oral surgery.

Keywords: Coronectomy; Oral surgery.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Dental High-Speed Equipment
Female
Humans
Mediastinal Emphysema / diagnosis*
Mediastinal Emphysema / etiology
Middle Aged
Molar, Third / surgery*
Postoperative Complications / diagnosis*
Thorax / diagnostic imaging*
Tooth Extraction*