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ArticleBMC oral health2025

Subcutaneous emphysema secondary to autogenous bone grafting: a case report.

Xidan Zhang, Min Zhou, Xiting Zhu, Ziqi Qin, Huiling Ling, Zhuoli Zhu, Xueqi Gan

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Article in BMC oral health, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Xidan ZhangState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Min ZhouState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Xiting ZhuState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Ziqi QinState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Huiling LingState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Zhuoli ZhuState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Xueqi GanState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China. xueqigan@scu.edu.cn.

Funding

Clinical Research Project Funded by West China Stomatological Hospital of Sichuan University LCYJ-MS-202302National Natural Science Foundation of China 82370935Research Project on Graduate Education and Teaching Reform of Sichuan University GSSCU2024105Sichuan Provincial Science and Technology Support Program 2023YFS0244The Key Research and Development Support Program of the Chengdu Science and Technology Bureau 2024-YF05-00505-SN
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Abstract

backgroundSubcutaneous emphysema, a rare complication after dental procedures, involves localized tissue swelling caused by air trapped within subcutaneous tissues. Its occurrence following autogenous bone grafting is extremely rare, with limited cases reported. CASE PRESENTATION: This article describes delayed subcutaneous emphysema following autogenous bone grafting at both the donor site and the recipient site. The patient presented facial and labial swelling. Symptoms, clinical findings, and postoperative CBCT confirmed subcutaneous emphysema.

conclusionsThis case report highlights the rare occurrence of subcutaneous emphysema following autogenous bone grafting, with simultaneous involvement of donor and recipient sites. It emphasizes the need for heightened clinical awareness, timely diagnosis, and appropriate preventive measures to reduce the risk of SE in bone augmentation procedures.

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Bone TransplantationSubcutaneous EmphysemaCone-Beam Computed TomographyHumansPostoperative ComplicationsAutogenous bone graftingComplicationSubcutaneous emphysemaTooth extraction

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