Postoperative Acute Submandibular Sialadenitis: A Case Report

Acute postoperative sialadenitis is a rare complication usually after surgery involving extreme head and neck rotation, such as posterior fossa surgery. It characterized by the development of swelling in submandibular region, contralateral to surgical side, either immediately or within hours post-operatively. We report case 43-year-old woman who developed leading upper airway obstruction period. Further, she bilateral face swelling. Dexmedetomidine used an infusion throughout could be additional cause. Swelling without signs inflammation rapidly progressive may cause obstruction. Therefore, awareness recognition are important, delay securement can complete collapse airway.