Generalized surgical emphysema as an early complication of facial fracture : a case report
Date
1977-05
Authors
Adendorff, D.
Malherbe, W. D. F.
Grotepass, F.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
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Publisher
HMPG
Abstract
A case of multiple facial fractures complicated by subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum and pneumoretroperitoneum, in the absence of intra-abdominal, neck or chest injuries, is described.
Description
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
Keywords
Facial bones -- Fractures, Emphysema, Pulmonary
Citation
Adendorff, D., Malherbe, W. D. F., Grotepass, F. 1977. Generalized surgical emphysema as an early complication of facial fracture : a case report. SA medical journal, 14 May: 722-724.