Abstract:Mediastinitis is a clinical case with high mortality and morbidity ratio. Thus, defining the causes beforehand is significantly important. A 65-year-old male patient present to the emergency care unit because of symptoms such as swelling of his face and neck. Crepitation is noted during palpation at the right lateral face and neck of patients, indicating that swelling occurred after medical intervention by the dentist using spray. Emphysema is seen on the face, neck, and mediastinum on X-ray and CT scans. Pati… Show more
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