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Case Reports
. 2013 May 22:2013:bcr2013009952.
doi: 10.1136/bcr-2013-009952.

Subcutaneous emphysema of periorbital region after stainless steel crown preparation in a young child

Vishal Khandelwal  1 , Piyush Agrawal, Deepak Agrawal, Prathibha Anand Nayak
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Subcutaneous emphysema of periorbital region after stainless steel crown preparation in a young child

Vishal Khandelwal et al. BMJ Case Rep. .

Abstract

Subcutaneous emphysema occurs when air is forced beneath the tissue, leading to swelling, crepitus on palpation and has the potential to spread along the fascial planes. This report describes the youngest case of subcutaneous emphysema related to dental treatment that has been documented to date. In addition to the patient's age, the case is of interest because periorbital subcutaneous emphysema is a rarest complication of stainless steel crown procedure.

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Photograph of intraoral region where stainless steel crown was delivered.
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Photograph showing a distinct swelling of the right periorbital area.
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Figure 3
Photograph showing a distinct swelling of the right periorbital area.
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Figure 4
Photograph after recovery.
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