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Cervicofacial Emphysema: A Rare and Potentially Fatal Complication of Tonsillectomy

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: 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 to high-mortality outcomes, such as necrotizing fasciitis, mediastinitis, and pneumomediastinum. In this case report, we present the diagnosis and treatment of cervicofacial emphysema that developed on the third postoperative day in a 25-year-old female patient, along with a review of the relevant literature.

Source: Turkish Archives of Otorhinolaryngology

DOI: 10.4274/tao.2025.2024-12-11

Authors: Vural Akın, Hasan Yasan, Çağlar Irmak, Erdinç Tanlak, Bekir Büyükçelik

Institution: Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi

Language: English

Topic: Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411352299