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 +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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Primary spontaneous pneumomediastinum: Three case reports and review of the literature [PDF]
Ķazaķstannyṇ Klinikalyķ Medicinasy, 2021 Pneumomediastinum is defined as the presence of air in the mediastinum. Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a very rare condition, often encountered in young male patients, and usually heals itself.
Murat Kuru +2 more
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“Pneumomediastinum: A marker of severity in Covid-19 disease”
Heliyon, 2023 Objective: The goal of this study was to look at the incidence, risk factors, clinical characteristics, and radiological aspects of COVID-19 patients who developed pneumomediastinum and compare these features between those who died and those who survived.
Nivedita Khaire +6 more
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Life-Threatening Esophageal Injury From Sword Swallowing, Courage and Caution in Respecting Life: A Case Study of an 18-Year-Old Acrobat. [PDF]
Clin Case RepABSTRACT An 18‐year‐old acrobat suffered esophageal perforation during sword swallowing. Preoperative CT showed pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema, but no perforation location. A novel endoscopic technique using a clear cap and air/water shutoff successfully localized a 1.0 cm posterior esophageal perforation without active bleeding, enabling
Cao Y, Zhang J, Gong A.
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Imaging diagnosis-computed tomography of traction bronchiectasis secondary to pulmonary fibrosis in a Patterdale Terrier [PDF]
, 2016 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,
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Pneumomediastinum complicating COVID-19: a case series
European Journal of Medical Research, 2021 Background Pneumomediastinum is a rare complication of COVID-19 pneumonia, which may or may not be associated with invasive ventilatory support. Therefore, the report and findings associated with its evolution can be of great contribution in the ...
Sérgio Henrique Bastos Damous +9 more
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Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum: A Clinical Radiologic Analysis
International Journal of Gerontology, 2008 Background: Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is clinically distinct from pneumomediastinum occurring secondary to thoracic hollow organ perforation. The latter may be a catastrophic event requiring invasive intervention, but it is questionable whether such ...
Shih-Yi Lee +6 more
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Case Series of Pneumomediastinum and Subcutaneous Emphysema in COVID-19 Patients
Case Reports in Clinical Practice, 2022 Spontaneous pneumomediastinum has been reported in association with COVID-19. Pneumomediastinum could remain elusive until computed tomogra- phy is performed. Hence, we need to be vigilant even though it generally has a benign clinical course.
Yu Peng Tan, Vivek Vijayan, Koon Ket Sia
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Empyema necessitans and a persistent air leak associated with rupture of an anaerobic lung abscess due to bacteroides [PDF]
, 2017 No abstract ...
Blyth, Kevin G., Sharma, Varun
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