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Subcutaneous emphysema in cavitary pulmonary tuberculosis without pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum
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
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Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in a scuba diver [PDF]
Pneumomediastinum usually occurs following an airleak from the lungs, or from a perforated oesophagus. We report on a 30-year-old man who developed pneumomediastinum after scuba diving.
Cheung, HYS +4 more
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Prognostic factors for severe Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia of non-HIV patients in intensive care unit: a bicentric retrospective study [PDF]
PJP diagnosis by methenamine and PCR in participating centers.
Bin Du +9 more
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Spontaneous pneumomediastinum [PDF]
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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Percutaneous Tracheostomy Via Grigg's Technique in Children: Does Age and Size Matter?
In this study, it was compared the outcomes of percutaneous tracheostomy (PT) of infants and older children. The results showed that PT is a safe and feasible procedure even in infants. It also decreases the accidental early decannulation risk. Tracheostomy stricture is a more common problem in PT, especially in infants.
Sumeyye Sozduyar +9 more
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Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum and Diffuse Subcutaneous Emphysema after Methamphetamine Inhalation
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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Diagnosis and Management of Esophageal Injuries: A Western Trauma Association Critical Decisions Algorithm [PDF]
: 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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Spontaneous pneumomediastinum revisited
AbstractSpontaneous pneumomediastinum is defined as free air within the mediastinum, not associated with trauma. Causes include exercise, drugs, asthma, vomiting, difficult labour and Valsalva maneuvers. It’s a rare, usually benign and self-limited condition, more prevalent in young males. The triad of thoracic pain, dyspnoea and subcutaneous emphysema
José Meireles +3 more
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While colonoscopy is generally considered to be a safe procedure, serious complications such as intestinal perforation may also occur. Herein, we describe an extremely rare clinical case of acute colonic perforation during colonoscopy treatment. A 55‐year‐old female patient with good health presented to our hospital with abdominal pain for 2 months ...
Li-Li Liu +4 more
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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
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