Cervicofacial, Retropharyngeal and Mediastinal Emphysema: A Complication of Orbital Fracture

Retropharyngeal and mediastinal emphysema is associated with traumatic aerodigestive tract injury, and may be associated with potentially severe and even life-threatening complications. Retropharyngeal emphysema or pneumomediastinum, in the absence of severe trauma to the visceral organs, is rare fo...

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Main Authors: Wei Chen Ong, Thiam Chye Lim, Jane Lim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2005-10-01
Series:Asian Journal of Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958409603675