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Airway Compromise due to Retropharyngeal Emphysema–A Rare Complication of an Extravasated Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter

Case Reports in Anesthesiology, 2019
A 48-year-old woman was scheduled for flexible bronchoscopy, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery and mediastinal washout. She had developed voice changes, difficulty swallowing, shortness of breath with a fever and increased respiratory rate in ...
Ana Licina
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Thoracic Surgery Consultations in COVID-19 Critically Ill Patients: Beyond Conservative Approach

Critical Care Research and Practice, 2021
Introduction. Iatrogenic pneumothoracis, barotraumas, and tracheoesophageal fistulae, especially after prolonged intubation, and tracheal stenosis are all entities involving thoracic surgeons’ consultation and management. With the surge of COVID-19 cases
Yasser Aljehani, Sharifah A. Othman, Yousif Almubarak, Ayman Elbaz, Mohammed Sabry, Farouk Alreshaid, Hatem Y. Elbawab, Zeead M. Alghamdi, Mohammed Alshahrani   +8 more
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Treatment of Advanced Emphysema with Emphysematous Lung Sealant (AeriSeal (R)) [PDF]

, 2011
Background: This report summarizes initial tests of an emphysematous lung synthetic polymer sealant (ELS) designed to reduce lung volume in patients with advanced emphysema.
A. Ernst, Argenziano M, B. Schmidt, D. Gompelmann, de Oliveira HG, F. Stanzel, F.J.F. Herth, Fessler HE, Geiser T, H. Magnussen, Hopkinson NS, Ingenito EP, J. Behr, Keenan RJ, Macklem PT, R. Bonnet, R. Eberhardt   +16 more
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An Adolescent With a Migrated V‐Shaped Wire Into the Neck: A Case Report

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 12, December 2025.
This abstract figure delineates the diagnostic and therapeutic workflow for a patient with a rare case of migrated foreign bodies in the retropharyngeal space, the treatment strategy we opted for, as well as the patient's prognosis. ABSTRACT This case highlights the importance of high‐resolution imaging and intraoperative navigation for diagnosing and ...
Zi Ye, Xuechun Zhai, Xin Bian, Pingli Yang   +3 more
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Severe subcutaneous and deep cervicofacial emphysema of unusual etiology [PDF]

, 2018
Subcutaneous and deep cervical emphysema (SCE) in the head and neck are found in a wide spectrum of conditions. Most of them are seen in patients with midfacial trauma or oropharyngeal infections.
Becker, Minerva, Masterson, Karen, Scolozzi, Paolo, Terzic, Andrej   +3 more
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The Usefulness of Over‐the‐Scope Clips for Managing Gastrointestinal Complications of Endoscopic or Surgical Procedures: The SAGA‐OTSC Registry Study

JGH Open, Volume 9, Issue 12, December 2025.
ABSTRACT Background The over‐the‐scope clip (OTSC) system enables full‐thickness closure of gastrointestinal wall defects and has been used to address gastrointestinal complications of endoscopic and surgical procedures such as perforation, bleeding, and fistulae.
Daisuke Yamaguchi, Takashi Akutagawa, Takahiro Yukimoto, Naoyuki Tominaga, Koichi Miyahara, Hiroharu Kawakubo, Ryuma Morita, Norihiro Okamoto, Yutaro Fujimura, Kento Sadashima, Hironobu Takedomi, Takuya Shimamura, Nanae Tsuruoka, Yasuhisa Sakata, Ryo Shimoda, Motohiro Esaki   +15 more
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Pneumothorax and Pneumomediastinum in a Sputum Positive Tuberculosis Patient: The Continuous Diaphragm Sign [PDF]

, 2012
Secondary pneumothorax is a very common medical emergency. At times it is associated with pneumomediastinum, which could be fatal at times if not identified.
Bhatia, V, Jhobta, A, Mokta, JK, Panda, P, Sharma, S, Sood, RG   +5 more
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Resolution of a persistent pneumothorax by blood patch pleurodesis in a cat (Felis catus) with primary pulmonary lymphoma

Veterinary Record Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 4, December 2025.
Abstract An 18‐year‐old, spayed, female, domestic shorthair cat was presented to our hospital with acute dyspnoea following an episode of vomiting. Thoracic radiography revealed a severe pneumothorax. Despite multiple thoracocenteses, the pneumothorax persisted. Under general anaesthesia, computed tomography revealed multiple pulmonary masses.
Yuki Hoshino, Reina Fujiwara, Masaaki Katayama, Kohei Nakata, Takahiro Nagumo, Yumiko Kagawa   +5 more
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Spontaneous primary pneumomediastinum: is it always benign?

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2021
Background Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum is a rare disease. It could be a simple and self-limited condition or be a life-threatening complication of underlying diseases. The therapeutic options also differ by the cause. This systematic review was done to
Berhanu N. Alemu, Ephraim T. Yeheyis, Abraham G. Tiruneh   +2 more
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Associated Chronic Lung Disease in Children and Adolescents in Zimbabwe: Chest Radiographic and High-Resolution Computed Tomographic Findings. [PDF]

, 2017
Background: Chronic respiratory symptoms are common among children living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). We investigated the radiological features of chronic lung disease in children aged 6-16 years receiving antiretroviral therapy for ≥6 ...
Desai, Sujal R, Ferrand, Rashida A, Kranzer, Katharina, Majonga, Edith, McHugh, Grace, Metcalfe, John, Mujuru, Hilda, Nair, Arjun, Nathoo, Kusum, Rylance, Jamie   +9 more
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