| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10102978 | Asian Journal of Surgery | 2005 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
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 following facial fractures. We report a case of extensive subcutaneous emphysema extending to the retropharyngeal space and mediastinum following an orbitozygomatic fracture.
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Authors
Wei Chen Ong, Thiam Chye Lim, Jane Lim, Gangadhara Sundar,