Enfisema facial secundario a profilaxis dental. A propósito de un caso

  1. González Bahillo, José
Revista:
Archivos de odontoestomatología

ISSN: 0213-4144

Ano de publicación: 2002

Volume: 18

Número: 3

Páxinas: 214-216

Tipo: Artigo

Outras publicacións en: Archivos de odontoestomatología

Resumo

A case of facial emphysema secondary to a dental prophylaxis is presented. The emphysema did not extended to the cervical or mediastinal regions, and overinfection did not happen. According to the literature review, the most severe complications of emphysema secondary to dental procedures are respiratory tract compromise, and swelling of anatomic spaces. Follow-up of the patient and antibiotherapy are recommended, but hospitalization cannot be ruled out in some cases.