Facial Emphysema following Closure of Oroantral Fistulae. (5th August 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nizar, Muhammad Aiman Mohd; Nabil, Syed
• Other Names: Maiorano Eugenio Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in dentistry. Volume 2021(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-08-05
• Subjects: Dentistry -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Oral medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Oral Medicine; Dentistry; Dentistry; Oral medicine; Electronic journals; Periodical; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.6
• DOI: 10.1155/2021/5001266
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6447

Abstract

Abstract : Subcutaneous emphysema (SE) is a swelling which develops due to air entrapped underneath the subcutaneous tissue and facial planes causing distention of the overlying skin. SE can develop due to trauma, surgery, or infection. The diagnosis of SE is mostly based on clinical findings of crepitation upon palpation of the swelling. Once diagnosed, SE is usually managed by close observation and in some cases may require surgical decompression and antibiotic prophylaxis. We report a rare case of SE of the left malar which developed following closure of oroantral communication using the buccal fat pad.