2017年8月25日 · List the types of dental procedures that can produce a subcutaneous emphysema. Identify clinical signs and risk factors that can lead to a diagnosis of a subcutaneous emphysema. Describe advanced imaging technologies that will aid diagnosis of this complication, and a typical time period for resolution without treatment.

Chest CT angiography showed bilateral lower lobe pulmonary emboli, thrombus burden greater on the right. Patient was started on therapeutic enoxaparin for pulmonary embolism/deep venous thrombosis. The caveats of anticoagulation and risk of hemorrhoidal bleeding explained to …

Subcutaneous facial emphysema (SFE) is a potentially serious complication of dental treatment typically associated with surgical removal of teeth using air‐driven handpieces. A case of SFE is presented occurring after routine dental restoration, along with a framework to aid prevention of this complication and guide management where it occurs.

Dental infection can be an important source for septic pulmonary embolism (SPE), but only a few cases of SPE accompanying dental infection have been reported. The aim of this study was to characterize the clinical features of SPE induced by dental infection.

2008年11月1日 · Septic pulmonary embolism ascribed to dental infection is extremely rare. The present report describes a case of septic pulmonary embolism attributed to periapical periodontitis in a 39-year-old patient, who was admitted with persistent toothache, fever, and chest pain. Chest CT showed a feeding vessel sign and a target sign.

2022年2月7日 · Subcutaneous emphysema is a potentially life-threatening complication that can occur during routine dental procedures. Operators must correctly identify signs and symptoms of this situation, in addition to actively responding to dangerous facial space involvement.

Actinomyces commonly colonizes the oral cavity and has a propensity for lungs and other distal organs. The patient improved with decortication and antibiotic treatment for this rare occurrence of actinomycosis in a lung abscess associated with septic pulmonary emboli after a dental infection.

We present a case of septic pulmonary emboli attributed to dental infection. Antibiotics, proper oral care and extraction of the causative teeth are key components of treatment. CASE PRESENTATION: Patient is a 60 year old male with no significant past medical history presented with complaints of fever, chills, myalgia.

We report a case of a patient with splenic abscess secondary to septic emboli after tooth extractions, managed conservatively with antibiotics and percutaneous drainage. Splenic abscesses are rare but may be associated with high mortality. Usually they occur in patients with systemic infection related to some immunocompromised state.

2016年10月14日 · Dentists should be aware of the serious risks of inducing subcutaneous emphysema and avoid performing tooth extractions with high-speed air-turbine drills which are specifically designed for use for restorative treatments only.