Open AccessSurgical emphysema and pneumomediastinum following mastoidectomy
Author(s) -
R. P. Dayasena,
D Soodin,
B W P Habaragamuwa,
S Ganthune
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
ceylon medical journal/the ceylon medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2386-1274
pISSN - 0009-0875
DOI - 10.4038/cmj.v52i4.923
Subject(s) - medicine , pneumomediastinum , mastoidectomy , surgery , cholesteatoma , pneumothorax
Surgical emphysema and pneumomediastinum are rare complications of mastoidectomy probably resulting from the use of a compressed air-powered mastoid drill. Early diagnosis and appropriate management according to the severity is vital.