Deep subcutaneous cervical emphysema related to mastoid fracture in an adolescent patient ‐ case report

A fracture of the mastoid bone should be considered in the work‐up of a head and neck traumatic injury. A well‐pneumatized mastoid can absorb forceful impacts, protecting middle and inner ear structures. Fractures of the mastoid, followed by Valsalva maneuver can lead to subcutaneous cervical emphys...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Paouris, Dimitrios, Barkociová, Jana, Pavlík, Štefan, Šebová, Irina
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: John Wiley and Sons Inc. 2022
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9465693/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36110334
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.6306
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Sumario:A fracture of the mastoid bone should be considered in the work‐up of a head and neck traumatic injury. A well‐pneumatized mastoid can absorb forceful impacts, protecting middle and inner ear structures. Fractures of the mastoid, followed by Valsalva maneuver can lead to subcutaneous cervical emphysema.

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