Abstract
Cervical subcutaneous emphysema results from the entry of air into the muscle planes and subcutaneousplanes. It can rarely be seen after tonsillectomy. We report this rare complication in a 20 year old femaleoperated for chronic tonsillitis with history of peritonsillar abscess in past. The case is reported for itsrarity. The pathogenesis and management of this complication is presented with the review of literature.Key Words: Tonsillectomy, Subcutaneous emphysema, Cervical.
Highlights
Tonsillectomy is one of the most commonly performed surgeries
Subcutaneous emphysema occurs when air enters into the tissue and muscle planes
The purpose of this study is to share our experiences with this rare complication of tonsillectomy
Summary
Subcutaneous emphysema occurs when air enters into the tissue and muscle planes. This can occur as a complication during or immediately after surgery.[1] The purpose of this study is to share our experiences with this rare complication of tonsillectomy. A 20 years old girl with hypertrophied tonsils was posted for tonsillectomy under general anaesthesia. She had history of two episodes of left peritonsillar abscess in the past for which she was hospitalized and required incision and drainage along with a course of broad spectrum antibiotics, analgesics and anti inflammatory drugs
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