Indian journal of ophthalmology
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Indian J Ophthalmol · May 2018
Case ReportsCervicofacial emphysema following unilateral external dacryocystorhinostomies: A case report.
Cervicofacial emphysema (CFE), mostly seen after trauma or dental procedures, is an unexpected, extremely rare condition after uncomplicated dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR). It may be misdiagnosed as angioedema or necrotizing fasciitis. ⋯ Subcutaneous crepitation supported the diagnosis. This is the first case report, to the best of our knowledge, describing a patient with recurrent massive CFE after each unilateral DCR.