Facial Subcutaneous Emphysema As A Rare Complication Of Tonsillectomy

Authors

  • Mark Paul
  • Najihah Hanim Asmi
  • Rohaida Ibrahim
  • Eshamsol Kamar Omar
  • Irfan Mohamad

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31436/imjm.v16i2.339

Abstract

Tonsillectomy is a very common procedure in Otolaryngology practice. Common complications include bleeding, which can be primary or secondary due to infection of the tonsillar bed. Subcutaneous emphysema after a tonsillectomy is very rare. We report a 19-year-old girl who developed cervicofacial subcutaneous emphysema several hours after tonsillectomy with successful conservative treatment outcome.

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Published

01.12.2017

How to Cite

Paul, M., Asmi, . N. H. ., Ibrahim, . R., Omar, . E. K., & Mohamad, . I. (2017). Facial Subcutaneous Emphysema As A Rare Complication Of Tonsillectomy. IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia, 16(2). https://doi.org/10.31436/imjm.v16i2.339