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Spontaneous pneumomediastinum

S L Bratton1, P P O'Rourke

  • 1Department of Anesthesiology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle.

The Journal of Emergency Medicine
|September 1, 1993
PubMed
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Spontaneous pneumomediastinum, a condition where air enters the chest cavity, can cause cervical emphysema. This case report details its symptoms and supportive care, highlighting typical symptom resolution within days.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a rare condition characterized by the presence of air in the mediastinum without a clear precipitating event.
  • It can arise from increased intrathoracic pressure or decreased interstitial pressure, leading to alveolar rupture.
  • The escaped air can dissect along tissue planes, resulting in cervical emphysema.