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Spontaneous orbital subcutaneous emphysema after sneezing
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- DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2007.05.021
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Spontaneous orbital subcutaneous emphysema after sneezing
Am J Emerg Med.
2008 Mar.
Abstract
Orbital subcutaneous emphysema develops when air enters the surrounding soft tissue. This occurs as a result facial bone trauma, iatrogenic dental and otolaryngeal procedures, and gas-producing infectious microorganisms. Case reports regarding this phenomenon after sneezing are very uncommon. Although orbital subcutaneous emphysema is not a true emergency, it can be distressful to patients. This case serves to bring awareness to emergency department physicians regarding the possibility of a nontraumatic orbital subcutaneous emphysema and its related complications.
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