Subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum following adenotonsillectomy: A case report

Adenotonsillectomy is a commonly performed surgery for an Otolaryngologist. The most common complication is postoperative bleeding. However, it can potentially be associated with several other complications. Subcutaneous emphysema after adenotonsillectomy one of the rare complication but potentially life threatening. A case of 6 years old boy, who developed cervicofacial subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum following adenotonsillectomy is reported here