Hamman’s Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Chest Pain in a Postpartum Patient
Joint Authors
Patel, Brijesh
Khurram, Daniyeh
Farra, M. Waseem
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-01-21
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Hamman’s syndrome is a rare condition represented by spontaneous pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema.
Excessive Valsalva maneuver during vaginal delivery and excessive retching, coughing, and straining are frequently reported causes.
The incidence of Hamman’s syndrome is believed to be 1 in 100,000 deliveries.
The pathophysiology of this condition is rupture of alveoli and seepage of air through bronchovascular connective tissue.
Diffusion of air to subcutaneous tissues results in subcutaneous emphysema.
In most cases, it is a benign condition and resolves spontaneously.
In life-threatening cases, a cardiac tamponade can ensue.
Chest X-ray is a useful early diagnostic technique.
We report a case of a twenty-four-year-old female who was diagnosed with Hamman’s syndrome after prolonged, exhaustive labor.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Khurram, Daniyeh& Patel, Brijesh& Farra, M. Waseem. 2015. Hamman’s Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Chest Pain in a Postpartum Patient. Case Reports in Pulmonology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Khurram, Daniyeh…[et al.]. Hamman’s Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Chest Pain in a Postpartum Patient. Case Reports in Pulmonology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Khurram, Daniyeh& Patel, Brijesh& Farra, M. Waseem. Hamman’s Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Chest Pain in a Postpartum Patient. Case Reports in Pulmonology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059857
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1059857