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Pre-vertebral surgical emphysema following functional endoscopic sinus surgery

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 October 2006

A Sanu ,
N V G Jayanthi  and
A R C Mohan
A Sanu
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, Wrexham Maelor hospital, Wrexham, UK
N V G Jayanthi
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, Wrexham Maelor hospital, Wrexham, UK
A R C Mohan
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, Wrexham Maelor hospital, Wrexham, UK
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Abstract

Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is a widely practiced technique in the UK. This procedure has variable complication rates and can have some serious consequences. We present a case of surgical emphysema of the neck, face and the pre-vertebral space following FESS. Emphysema of the face and neck has been previously reported. However, to our knowledge, emphysema of the pre-vertebral space following FESS has not been documented. Pre-vertebral emphysema following FESS is an unusual and potentially serious complication.

Keywords

Paranasal SinusesSurgical Procedures, OperativeEndoscopyEmphysemaTreatment Complications
Type
Online Only Clinical Record
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 120 , Issue 11 , November 2006 , pp. 1 - 3 , e38
Copyright
2006 JLO (1984) Limited

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