Extensive surgical emphysema following restorative dental treatment.
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We present a patient with extensive surgical emphysema following the dental restoration the upper left first molar (tooth 26) with a high speed turbine handpiece. The clinical findings and management of subcutaneous cervical emphysema are discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA
دوره 16 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004