Subcutaneous Emphysema A rare complication of tonsillectomy

Authors

  • Ravinder Sharma Manipal College of Medical Sciences & Manipal Teaching Hospital Phulbari, P. O. Box: 341, Pokhara
  • A L Abhraham Manipal College of Medical Sciences & Manipal Teaching Hospital Phulbari, P. O. Box: 341, Pokhara
  • D Shetty Manipal College of Medical Sciences & Manipal Teaching Hospital Phulbari, P. O. Box: 341, Pokhara
  • A Kumar Manipal College of Medical Sciences & Manipal Teaching Hospital Phulbari, P. O. Box: 341, Pokhara
  • A Singh Manipal College of Medical Sciences & Manipal Teaching Hospital Phulbari, P. O. Box: 341, Pokhara
  • N S Reddy Manipal College of Medical Sciences & Manipal Teaching Hospital Phulbari, P. O. Box: 341, Pokhara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.617

Abstract

Cervical subcutaneous emphysema results from the entry of air into the muscle planes and subcutaneous
planes. It can rarely be seen after tonsillectomy. We report this rare complication in a 20 year old female
operated for chronic tonsillitis with history of peritonsillar abscess in past. The case is reported for its
rarity. The pathogenesis and management of this complication is presented with the review of literature.

Key Words: Tonsillectomy, Subcutaneous emphysema, Cervical.

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Published

2004-01-01

How to Cite

Sharma, R., Abhraham, A. L., Shetty, D., Kumar, A., Singh, A., & Reddy, N. S. (2004). Subcutaneous Emphysema A rare complication of tonsillectomy. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 43(151), 38–39. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.617

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 151 (2004)

Section

Case Reports

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