Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome: Chest X-ray or lung ultrasound? A systematic review [PDF]
Background and aim: Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS) is a leading cause of morbidity in preterm new-born babies (< 37 weeks gestation age [GA]).
Ahuja C +15 more
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Persistent Opioid–Induced Hiccups: A Case Report
ABSTRACT Hiccups, also known as singultus, are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm followed by sudden closure of the vocal cords, producing the characteristic “hic” sound. While hiccups are generally harmless, opioids can sometimes cause persistent and disruptive hiccups.
Shaikha Salah Alhaj +3 more
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Management of Pediatric Tracheocutaneous Fistulae
Pediatric tracheocutaneous fistulae are best managed initially with secondary closure techniques. This procedure can be performed twice before significant further evaluation should be undertaken. Further studies are still needed with larger patient volumes to power management minutiae for pediatric tracheocutaneous fistulae.
Matthew Maksimoski, Daniel Choo
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Spontaneous pneumomediastinum: diagnostic and therapeutic interventions
Objectives The objective of this case series is to review our experience with spontaneous pneumomediastinum, review the available literature, and refine the current clinical approach to this uncommon condition.
Tempesta Barbara +5 more
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Spontaneous pneumomediastinum as the presenting sign of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection [PDF]
Introdução: O pneumomediastino espontâneo (PE) define-se pela presença de ar livre no mediastino, sem causa traumática. É raro em idade pediátrica e exige elevada suspeição diagnóstica. Caso Clínico: Adolescente de 17 anos, longilíneo, fumador ocasional,
Antunes, Ana +6 more
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Misdiagnosed esophageal perforation treated with endoscopic stent placement: a case report [PDF]
Esophageal perforation has a high rate of mortality. Many strategies have been advocated for its management. Therapeutic options are surgical repair or resection, endoscopic placement of self-expandable metallic stents or, in selected cases, conservative
Giuseppe R Nigri +7 more
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Using Endobronchial Valves to Manage Pneumomediastinum
Endobronchial valves have a variety of potential applications, from lung volume reduction in patients with severe emphysema to closing cavities in those with drug‐resistant tuberculosis. This report presents two cases in which endobronchial valves were effectively used to treat pneumomediastinum.
Bryan F. Vaca‐Cartagena +10 more
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Clinical aspects of mediastinal emphysema (pneumomediastinum) [PDF]
The etiology of spontaneous mediastinal emphysema is varied. Two illustrative cases are described, one related to bronchial asthma, and the other to scuba diving.
Vassallo, Luis A.
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A case of missed giant bullae emphysema diagnosed as pneumothorax [PDF]
We report a case of a giant bullous emphysema misdiagnosed as a pneumothorax. A 18-year-old chronic smoker presented with right sided chest pain and dyspnoea.
Nik Azlan Nik Muhamad,, Ong, SF
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Pneumocystis pneumonia complicated with pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema [PDF]
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França, M.
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