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An Uncommon Cause of Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum and Subcutaneous Emphysema [PDF]

European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine, 2017
A 79-year-old gentleman presented with spontaneous pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema with pneumonia but no pre-existing lung disease. He presented with a 4-day history of increased shortness of breath, pleuritic chest pain, fevers, and non ...
Michael Edwards, Arun Jeenahalli Ramappa
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Pneumomediastinum and Pneumothorax as Rare Complications of Ruptured Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst: A Case Report. [PDF]

Clin Case Rep
ABSTRACT Ruptured hydatid cyst should be considered when encountering spontaneous pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum, especially in young patients in regions with high prevalence of hydatid cyst. Awareness of atypical signs ensures instant diagnosis, guiding appropriate surgical and medical treatment to prevent serious complications.
Akbari F, Poursadegh F, Noori M, Jafarian AH, Mozdorian M, Rezaeetalab F.   +5 more
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Long-Term Follow-Up of Pleuroparenchymal Fibroelastosis Associated With Crohn's Disease. [PDF]

Respirol Case Rep
Secondary PPFE has been reported in association with various underlying conditions, including post‐transplantation and collagen vascular diseases, and cases related to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have also been described. Here, we report a rare case of PPFE that developed in the setting of Crohn's disease, a condition with only limited reports in ...
Suzuki Y, Ikushima H, Ueki Y, Maeda T, Hida K, Yoshida K, Takeuchi C, Urushiyama H, Kawakami M, Mitani A, Fujishiro M, Kage H.   +11 more
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Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum in a Patient With Severe COVID‐19 Pneumonia: A Case Report [PDF]

Clinical Case Reports
Pneumomediastinum is a rare complication of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19). It can occur spontaneously or as a complication of mechanical ventilation. Patients typically present with chest pain or shortness of breath.
Merga Daba Mulisa, Abel Tenaw Tasamma, Sebhatleab Teju Mulate, Eskedar Ferdu Azerefegne   +3 more
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Pneumomediastinum [PDF]

Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia, 2019
Abstract Mediastinum is defined as the area demarcated by the thoracic inlet superiorly, the diphragm inferiorly, and the pleural cavities laterally. The mediastinum is a division of the thoracic cavity that contains thymus gland, the heart, trachea and portions of the seophagus, and other structures.
Edson Marchiori, Bruno Hochhegger, Gláucia Zanetti   +2 more
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COVID-19 Pneumonia Pneumomediastinum. Clinical Cases

Вестник анестезиологии и реаниматологии, 2021
Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a rare complication of viral pneumonia. The prevalence of pneumomediastinum among coronavirus infection patients is unknown.Subjects and methods.
N. А. Lesteva, E. V. Аdieva, S. S. Lesina, M. I. Аibazova, K. B. Аbramov, K. I. Sebelev, А. N. Kondratiev   +6 more
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IDIOPATHIC PNEUMOMEDIASTINUM – CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE [PDF]

Trakia Journal of Sciences, 2019
Idiopathic pneumomediastinum is a form of spontaneous pneumomediastinum without predisposing factors and precipitating factors. The purpose of this publication is to present a rare case of this pathological condition.
Iv. Novakov
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Pneumomediastinum in COVID‐19 disease: Clinical review with emphasis on emergency management

Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open, 2023
Pneumomediastinum can be primary (spontaneous) or secondary to iatrogenic, traumatic, and non‐traumatic causes. The incidence of spontaneous and secondary pneumomediastinum is higher in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) compared to the ...
Ezhilkugan Ganessane, Anandhi Devendiran, Swetha Ramesh, Amaravathi Uthayakumar, Vinodha Chandrasekar, Anuusha Subathra Sadasivam, Balamurugan Nathan, Manu Ayyan   +7 more
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Pneumomediastinum: retrospective analysis of 19 cases and an innovation proposal in classification

The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology, 2022
Background Guidelines to standardize treatment and follow-up strategies in pneumomediastinum cases are lacking. The aim of the study was to evaluate the etiology in pneumomediastinum cases and the results of treatment and follow-up.
Mehmet Çetin, İlteriş Türk, Göktürk Fındık, Koray Aydoğdu, Selim Şakir Erkmen Gülhan, Pınar Bıçakçıoğlu, Sadi Kaya   +6 more
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Spontaneous pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema after masturbation

Radiology Case Reports, 2022
Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a rare condition that mostly affects young men and generally follows a benign and self-limiting course. In contrast to secondary pneumomediastinum, which is caused by trauma, iatrogenic intervention or esophageal ...
Nikola Rajic, MD, Christian Schandl, MD
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