Postoperative cervicofacial subcutaneous emphysema

Two cases of post-operative subcutaneous emphysema are reported. After excessive airway pressure, air or anaesthetic gases may spread to the neck, mediastinum, abdomen or pleural cavity. Pathogenesis and mechanisms are discussed. Possible aetiologic factors are outlined. The consequences of this con...

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Published inCahiers d'anesthesiologie Vol. 36; no. 4; p. 323
Main Authors Menguy, E, Ducable, G, Massari, M F, Papion, H, de Carlos-Erreta, J, Testart, J, Dehesdin, D, Winckler, C
Format Journal Article
LanguageFrench
Published France 01.06.1988
Subjects
Adult
Emphysema - etiology
Face
Female
Humans
Intubation, Intratracheal - adverse effects
Male
Middle Aged
Neck
Postoperative Complications - etiology
Subcutaneous Emphysema - etiology
Thyroidectomy - adverse effects
Vagotomy - adverse effects
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Summary:Two cases of post-operative subcutaneous emphysema are reported. After excessive airway pressure, air or anaesthetic gases may spread to the neck, mediastinum, abdomen or pleural cavity. Pathogenesis and mechanisms are discussed. Possible aetiologic factors are outlined. The consequences of this condition are limited after adequate emergency treatment.
ISSN:0007-9685