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Published on: December 19, 2020
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COVID-19-associated pneumomediastinum
Nina Goldman1, Balamayran Ketheeswaran2, Henrietta Wilson3
1Whipps Cross University Hospital, London, UK nina.goldman@nhs.net.
Clinical Medicine (London, England)
|July 7, 2020
Summary
This case study reveals a connection between COVID-19 and pneumomediastinum, a condition affecting the chest cavity. This association was observed even without mechanical ventilation or positive airway pressure support.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Infectious Diseases
- Critical Care Medicine
Background:
- Pneumomediastinum is a rare condition characterized by the presence of air in the mediastinum.
- COVID-19, a respiratory illness, has been associated with various pulmonary complications.
Observation:
- A case of pneumomediastinum in a COVID-19 patient is presented.
- The patient had not received mechanical ventilation or positive airway pressure therapy.
Findings:
- The findings highlight an emerging association between COVID-19 infection and the development of pneumomediastinum.
- This suggests a potential direct or indirect mechanism linking SARS-CoV-2 to mediastinal air leak.
Implications:
- This association may necessitate increased vigilance for pneumomediastinum in COVID-19 patients, regardless of ventilation status.
- Further research is warranted to elucidate the underlying pathophysiology and clinical significance of this association.
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