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Revista mexicana de oftalmología
versión On-line ISSN 2604-1227versión impresa ISSN 0187-4519
Resumen
RODRIGUEZ-CALZADILLA, Mario et al. Periorbital emphysema following dental procedure: A case report and literature review. Rev. mex. oftalmol [online]. 2019, vol.93, n.5, pp.254-257. Epub 06-Ago-2021. ISSN 2604-1227. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mexoft.2017.05.006.
Clinical Case:
The case concerns a 57-year-old woman who came to the Ophthalmology Emergency Service referred by her dentist after presenting a left periorbital swelling during a root canal treatment. A complete examination only revealed a soft, smooth periorbital tumefaction, crackling on palpation, with no associated inflammation. No radiological exams were performed.
Discussion:
Subcutaneous emphysema has been described as a rare complication in the usual dental practice. Periorbital involvement is exceptional and usually has a good prognosis. In this paper we describe a new case, reviewing the literature on the subject, analyzing the pathophysiology of the process and the changes in its epidemiology. Furthermore, recommendations for their management are established.
Palabras llave : Subcutaneous emphysema; Periorbital emphysema; Orbital emphysema; Endodontics; Endodontics complication; Dentistry complication.
