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Spontaneous pneumomediastinum [PDF]
, 2020 Pneumomediastinum is defined as the presence of air in the mediastinal cavity. Can be classified into two categories: secondary pneumomediastinum, when there is a causative etiological factor and spontaneous pneumomediastinum, without a clear etiology.
Lucas, Susana, Ramos, Helena
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An Unusual Association in an Uncommon Disease: Two Cases of Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum Associated with Pneumorrhachis [PDF]
Case Reports in Pulmonology, 2016 Pneumomediastinum, the presence of free air in the mediastinum, is described as spontaneous pneumomediastinum when there is no apparent cause such as trauma, surgery, interventional procedures, or intrathoracic infections.
Luís Martins +5 more
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Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum and Diffuse Subcutaneous Emphysema after Methamphetamine Inhalation
Case Reports in Pulmonology, 2020 Methamphetamines are commonly abused drugs for their stimulant and euphoric effects. Inhaled and intravenous use may cause damage to the respiratory system.
Michael Agustin +3 more
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Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum: A Rare Cause of Chest Pain [PDF]
, 2023 Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a rare medical condition characterized by the presence of free air in the mediastinum, not preceded by trauma, surgery, or another medical procedure.
Pimenta Fernandes, João +7 more
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Impact of Environmental and Seasonal Factors on Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum With and Without Pneumorrhachis. [PDF]
Kaohsiung J Med SciABSTRACT Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) with pneumorrhachis is rare but generally benign and self‐limiting. However, the impact of environmental and seasonal factors on SPM remains unclear. This study investigated their association with SPM onset and clinical outcomes.
Liu YW +5 more
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Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum in a Patient With Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia: A Case Report. [PDF]
Clin Case RepABSTRACT 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. There are only a few case reports of pneumomediastinum complicating a course of COVID‐19 pneumonia.
Mulisa MD +3 more
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Frequency and Risk Factors for Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum in COVID-19 Patients
Frontiers in Medicine, 2021 Background: Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) is an uncommon condition in COVID-19 patients. No information about outcome or risk factors is available at the time.
Tania Guadalupe Rodriguez-Arciniega +8 more
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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2020 Background Spontaneous pneumomediastinum unrelated to mechanical ventilation is a newly described complication of COVID-19 pneumonia. The objective of this case presentation is to highlight an important complication and to explore potential predisposing ...
Vikisha Hazariwala +3 more
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SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, 2021 Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is defined as having an etiology that is not related to surgery, trauma, or mechanical ventilation. Precipitating causes of spontaneous pneumomediastinum include coughing, exercise, vomiting, infection, underlying lung ...
Duong T Hua +2 more
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Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in COVID-19 pneumonia
Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease, 2020 Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a benign entity but can worsen the underlying condition with which it is associated. We evaluated the incidence and the clinical relevance of spontaneous pneumomediastinum in a consecutive series of 102 patients with ...
Marco Loffi +9 more
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