Pneumatosis intestinalis after orthognathic surgery
The occurrence of pneumatosis intestinalis after oral and maxillofacial surgery represents an extremely rare but potentially life-threatening complication.
Shintaro Ishida +4 more
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Clinical aspects of mediastinal emphysema (pneumomediastinum) [PDF]
The etiology of spontaneous mediastinal emphysema is varied. Two illustrative cases are described, one related to bronchial asthma, and the other to scuba diving.
Vassallo, Luis A.
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Imaging diagnosis-computed tomography of traction bronchiectasis secondary to pulmonary fibrosis in a Patterdale Terrier [PDF]
An 8-year-old, Patterdale terrier was referred for evaluation of tachypnoea, exercise intolerance, and weight loss. Computed tomographic images showed pneumomediastinum, diffuse pulmonary ground glass opacity, and marked dilatation of peripheral bronchi,
Fitzgerald, E +2 more
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Massive Traumatic Subcutaneous Emphysema
74 year-old-man, former smoker, with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease GOLD grade 4, group D, with emphysema component, treated in a pulmonary rehabilitation program, on oxygen therapy and nocturnal bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP ...
Diana Fernandes +3 more
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a Case of COVID-19 with No Pulmonary Involvement; but with Mediastinal and Subcutaneous Emphysema
Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) is a rare clinical entity. In the normal population, it is more likely to occur in people with conditions including chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and asthma.
Hamid Talebzadeh +2 more
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Factors affecting the outcome of surgically treated non-iatrogenic traumatic cervical esophageal perforation: 28 years experience at a single center [PDF]
Background: We reviewed our experience with non-iatrogenic traumatic cervical esophageal perforations, paying particular attention to factors affecting the outcome of such cases. Methods: In total, 30 patients treated surgically between 1980 and 2008 for
AE Flynn +24 more
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Histopathology of Explanted Lungs From Patients With a Diagnosis of Pulmonary Sarcoidosis [PDF]
Background Pathologic features of end-stage pulmonary sarcoidosis (ESPS) are not well defined; anecdotal reports have suggested that ESPS may mimic usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP).
Chan, Kevin M. +3 more
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HIV and respiratory illness in the antiretroviral therapy era [PDF]
Respiratory illness is a common manifestation of HIV infection. The availability of effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) has changed the pattern of respiratory ill-health experienced by people living with HIV (PLWH).
Brown, J +4 more
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Pneumomediastinum, and subcutaneous emphysema usually result from spontaneous alveolar wall rupture and, far less commonly, from disruption of the upper airways or gastrointestinal tract.
S. Fosi +6 more
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Imaging-guided chest biopsies: techniques and clinical results [PDF]
Background This article aims to comprehensively describe indications, contraindications, technical aspects, diagnostic accuracy and complications of percutaneous lung biopsy.
ANDRANI, FABRIZIO +6 more
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