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Facial subcutaneous emphysema after tonsillectomy
BACKGROUND Tonsillectomy is a commonly performed and relatively safe surgical procedure. However, it can potentially be associated with several complications. We report a case of facial subcutaneous emphysema that occurred after elective tonsillectomy. CASE Tonsillectomy was performed on a patient with a history of frequent tonsillitis. After surgery, the patient developed facial subcutaneous...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Ear, Nose & Throat Journal
سال: 2006
ISSN: 0145-5613,1942-7522
DOI: 10.1177/014556130608501115