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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Main Authors: Mélissa Peters, Firas Shall, Laurence Evrard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2023-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Dentistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/4562710