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Case Reports
. 1986 Feb;44(2):137-41.
doi: 10.1016/0278-2391(86)90197-7.

Postoperative pneumomediastinum and pneumothorax following orthognathic surgery

D B Edwards, R B Scheffer, I Jackler
Case Reports

Postoperative pneumomediastinum and pneumothorax following orthognathic surgery

D B Edwards et al. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1986 Feb.

Abstract

Pneumomediastinum and pneumothorax are rare complications in the postoperative oral and maxillofacial surgery patient. Review of the sequence of events relating to these two life-threatening conditions emphasizes the importance of awareness of the clinical presentation and pathophysiology of these conditions as well as the need for judicious pulmonary physiotherapy in the intubated patient.

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