Nagahama City Hospital

Bilateral periorbital subcutaneous emphysema following Le Fort I osteotomy: a case report

Subcutaneous emphysema is a rare but recognised complication of orthognathic surgery. When it extends to the periorbital region after a Le Fort I osteotomy (LFI), the eyelid swelling can be alarming for the patient and may delay early functional recovery. Periorbital extension an...