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- Title
[Cervical skin emphysema: a rare complication following tonsillectomy].
- Authors
Siedek, V; Betz, C S; Leunig, A
- Abstract
Emphysema of the subcutis or interstitial compartments of the neck or around the naso- oro- or hypopharynx is caused by a perforation. In most cases, it occurs after surgery in this area; spontaneous emphysema is very rare. The characteristic symptom is crepitation; the extension is best seen on a CT scan. Endoscopic control of the surgical area for other lesions is necessary. An anaerobic, gas producing infection must be ruled out. Antibiotics should be given prophylactically.
- Publication
HNO, 2007, Vol 55, Issue 2, p121
- ISSN
1433-0458
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00106-006-1389-4