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Figure 2

From: Facial subcutaneous emphysema after tonsillectomy

Figure 2

A plain sinus x-ray was taken at the time of patient’s arrival at the emergency room. Based on the radiological report, there were no pathological findings. Due to the projection of pneumatized mastoid processes, the plain sinus x-ray has low sensitivity in detecting subcutaneous emphysema in the facial area.

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