Subcutaneous emphysema during surgical gingival depigmentation: a case report
Straightforward surgical procedures, such as gingival depigmentation, can be complicated by the development of subcutaneous emphysema. The crucial role of dentists is to be aware of its signs and to immediately diagnose and manage it to avoid further complication.
Authors
- Rasha Abd Elmonem Hassan Attia
- Maged Anis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4643-3237)
- Nouran Nabil
Institutions
- Benha University (EG)
- October University of Modern Sciences and Arts (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-10-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-024-04711-z
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Pneumothorax, Barotrauma, Emphysema
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.42