Oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology
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Oral Surg. Oral Med. Oral Pathol. · May 1991
Review Case ReportsIatrogenic pneumomediastinum after endodontic therapy.
An unusual case of pneumomediastinum caused by subcutaneous emphysema occurring after the use of hydrogen peroxide solution during root canal treatment is described in a 30-year-old man. A thorough search of the available literature failed to reveal similar cases. A review of the literature, including pathogenesis, clinical and radiographic features, and management of this condition, is presented.