Subcutaneous emphysema with pneumomediastinum after elective tonsillectomy - Case study

Deep subcutaneous cervical emphysema related to mastoid fracture in an adolescent patient ‐ case report

“…The patients should be strictly advised to keep their mouth open during sneezing and coughing as well as to avoid wind instruments, nose‐blowing, and air traveling for a few weeks. 2 , 5 …”

“…Last but not least, facial trauma and dental or maxillofacial procedures can have similar results. 1 , 2 …”

“…In addition, cervical and mediastinal emphysema has been reported in a few cases post tonsillectomy. Last but not least, facial trauma and dental or maxillofacial procedures can have similar results 1,2 …”

Deep subcutaneous cervical emphysema related to mastoid fracture in an adolescent patient - case report

“…The SCE cavity may be filled with fluid and get inflamed, but the course of most SCE is to resolve spontaneously. The patients should be strictly advised to keep their mouth open during sneezing, coughing as well as to avoid wind instruments, nose-blowing and air traveling for a few weeks 2,5 .…”

“…Last but not least, facial trauma and dental or maxillofacial procedures can have a similar result. 1,2 .…”