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Diagnosis and Management of Esophageal Injuries: A Western Trauma Association Critical Decisions Algorithm [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
: This is a recommended management algorithm from the Western Trauma Association addressing the diagnostic evaluation and management of esophageal injuries in adult patients.
Albrecht, Roxie A.   +10 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

open access: yesClinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 10, October 2025.
ABSTRACT 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
Yun Cao, Jiaqi Zhang, Aixia Gong
wiley   +1 more source

Subcutaneous emphysema in cavitary pulmonary tuberculosis without pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum

open access: yesLung India, 2012
Extra-alveolar air in the form of subcutaneous tissue emphysema is observed in a variety of clinical settings. Spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema in the absence of pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum is very rare.
Ramakant Dixit, Jacob George
doaj   +1 more source

Pneumomediastinum and Pneumopericardium in Rapidly Progressive Interstitial Lung Disease Secondary to Anti‐MDA5 Dermatomyositis

open access: yesClinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 10, October 2025.
Anti‐MDA5 dermatomyositis presenting with pneumomediastinum and pneumopericardium in the setting of rapidly progressive interstitial lung disease. These air‐leak complications signal severe, uncontrolled pulmonary inflammation. Early recognition of cutaneous clues and prompt, multidisciplinary escalation of immunosuppression are critical to improving ...
Thomas Bond   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

An unusual case of mediastinal mass in a child presenting with pneumomediastinum and air dissection in soft tissues

open access: yesThe Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, 2018
Pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema can occur due to various reasons but spontaneous occurrence is rare. This rare condition can occur due to a number of traumatic and non-traumatic causes.
Vikas Deswal   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum and Diffuse Subcutaneous Emphysema after Methamphetamine Inhalation

open access: yesCase 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
doaj   +1 more source

Recurrent pneumothorax in pregnancy: What should we do after placing an intercostal drain [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
Recurrent pneumothorax is rare during pregnancy. We describe a Chinese woman, with a history of spontaneous pneumothorax managed with an intercostal drain, who developed a recurrent pneumothorax during her 32nd week of pregnancy. There is no consensus on
Ho, JC   +6 more
core  

Respiratory improvement of aspiration pneumonia using high‐flow oxygen therapy in a cat

open access: yesVeterinary Record Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 3, September 2025.
Abstract A 13‐year‐old neutered male cat was presented with acute paraparesis and severe thoracolumbar pain. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed an extradural paraspinal mass compressing the spinal cord. Surgery was performed, but 20 h post‐operatively, the cat developed severe respiratory distress consistent with aspiration pneumonia.
Vanessa Neubert   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Spontaneous neonatal pneumomediastinum: A Case Report

open access: yesMRIMS Journal of Health Sciences, 2016
Radiolucency in mediastinum may be caused by congenital cystic mass, pneumomediastinum or pneumopericardium. Most cases of pneumomediastinum occur in preterm newborns with surfactant deficiency receiving treatment with positive pressure ventilation ...
A Vaidya   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum secondary to hyperemesis gravidarum: A case report and principles of recognition and management

open access: yesCase Reports in Women's Health, 2020
Pneumomediastinum is the presence of aberrant air in the mediastinum and is most commonly caused by oesophageal or alveolar rupture. Hyperemesis gravidarum is persistent nausea and vomiting before the 20th week of pregnancy and can increase intra ...
Alexander Scarborough   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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