• Am J Otolaryngol · Jul 2012

    Case Reports

    Subcutaneous emphysema after otologic surgery: a case report.

    • Nipun Chhabra, Rod P Rezaee, Harvey M Tucker, and Cliff A Megerian.
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat Institute, Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA.
    • Am J Otolaryngol. 2012 Jul 1;33(4):489-92.

    AbstractSubcutaneous emphysema of the head and neck after otologic surgery is exceedingly rare. The mechanism relates to the intimate relationship of the temporomandibular joint to the external auditory canal. We present a rare case of subcutaneous emphysema after otologic surgery for ear disease. An astute clinical index of suspicion coupled with prompt treatment can help minimize morbidity and improve patient outcomes.Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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