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Subcutaneous emphysema during removal of suture after intraoral surgery

  • Park, Jong-Chan (Dept. of Oral and maxillofacial surgery, School of dentistry, College of Dentistry, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Shin, Hyeon-Seo (Dept. of Oral and maxillofacial surgery, School of dentistry, College of Dentistry, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Son, Jeong-Wan (Dept. of Oral and maxillofacial surgery, School of dentistry, College of Dentistry, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Lee, Jun (Dept. of Oral and maxillofacial surgery, School of dentistry, College of Dentistry, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Kim, Bong-Chul (Dept. of Oral and maxillofacial surgery, School of dentistry, College of Dentistry, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Lim, Hun-Jun (Dept. of Oral and maxillofacial surgery, School of dentistry, College of Dentistry, Wonkwang University)
  • Received : 2018.03.14
  • Accepted : 2018.06.28
  • Published : 2018.07.31
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Abstract

Subcutaneous emphysema is relatively rare postoperative complication in the oral and maxillofacial region. Most cases reported in maxillofacial area relate to the use of high-speed handpiece. However, in this case, subcutaneous emphysema was caused by compressed air blow performed during suture removal. Cone-Beam Computed Tomography was conducted to evaluate the extent of diffusion bubbles.. In this report, we describe etiology, diagnosis, prevention and management of subcutaneous emphysema in the maxillofacial area.

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Supported by : Wonkwang University

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