Cervicofacial Emphysema: A Rare and Potentially Fatal Complication of Tonsillectomy

Tonsillectomy is commonly performed in otorhinolaryngology clinics and is a relatively reliable procedure. Nevertheless, several complications, most notably postoperative bleeding, have been identified. Cervicofacial emphysema following tonsillectomy is exceedingly rare. This complication can lead t...

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Main Authors: Vural Akın, Hasan Yasan, Çağlar Irmak, Erdinç Tanlak, Bekir Büyükçelik
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Turkish Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Society 2025-03-01
Series:Turkish Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
Subjects:
tonsillectomy
postoperative complications
cervicofacial emphysema
pneumomediastinum
case report
Online Access:https://www.turkarchotolaryngol.net/articles/cervicofacial-emphysema-a-rare-and-potentially-fatal-complication-of-tonsillectomy/doi/tao.2025.2024-12-11
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