Pneumomediastinum after Third Molar Extraction: Case Report, Physiopathology, and Literature Review
Wisdom tooth extraction is a common procedure in dentistry and stomatology. Subcutaneous emphysema is a rare postoperative complication and commonly remains localized. However, it may spread to the mediastinum, endangering the life of the patient. This present paper presents a case study of pneumome...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2023-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Dentistry |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/4562710 |