Cervicofacial subcutaneous emphysema is an uncommon but clinically significant condition in which air is inadvertently forced into the soft tissues of the face and neck during dental procedures. This ...
On two occasions, air blown from a turbine drill became trapped in a major facial vein of a healthy woman during dental crown preparation, which could have led to life-threatening complications. The ...
Medically reviewed by Alicen Nelson MD, MPH Holding in a sneeze can cause a ruptured eardrum and other complications.A suppressed sneeze might lead to fractures or subcutaneous emphysema.Sneezing ...
Maroney — Resident Surgeon, Worcester City Hospital, Worcester, Mass. For record and address of author see "This Week's Issue," page 256. Select the format you want to export the citation of this ...