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Pneumomediastinum Associated with Pneumopericardium and Epidural Pneumatosis
Joint Authors
Kayayurt, Kamil
Bilir, Ozlem
Ersunan, Gokhan
Yavasi, Ozcan
Giakoup, Baris
Source
Case Reports in Emergency Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-05-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a relatively rare benign condition.
It may rarely be associated with one or combination of pneumothorax, epidural pneumatosis, pneumopericardium, or subcutaneous emphysema.
We present a unique case with four of the radiological findings in a 9-year-old male child who presented to our emergency department with his parents with complaints of unproductive cough, dyspnea, and swelling on chest wall.
Bilateral subcutaneous emphysema was palpated on anterior chest wall from sternum to midaxillary regions.
His anteroposterior and lateral chest radiogram revealed subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum.
His thorax computed tomography to rule out life-threatening conditions revealed bilateral subcutaneous, mediastinal, pericardial, and epidural emphysema without pneumothorax.
He was transferred to pediatric intensive care unit for close monitorization and conservative treatment.
He was followed-up by chest radiographs.
He was relieved from symptoms and signs around the fifth day and he was discharged at the seventh day.
Diagnosis of pneumomediastinum is often made based on physical findings and plain radiographs.
It may not be as catastrophic as it is seen.
Close cardiopulmonary monitorization is mandatory for complications and accompanying conditions.
Most patients with uncomplicated spontaneous pneumomediastinum respond well to oxygen and conservative management without any specific treatment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bilir, Ozlem& Yavasi, Ozcan& Ersunan, Gokhan& Kayayurt, Kamil& Giakoup, Baris. 2014. Pneumomediastinum Associated with Pneumopericardium and Epidural Pneumatosis. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-459562
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bilir, Ozlem…[et al.]. Pneumomediastinum Associated with Pneumopericardium and Epidural Pneumatosis. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-459562
American Medical Association (AMA)
Bilir, Ozlem& Yavasi, Ozcan& Ersunan, Gokhan& Kayayurt, Kamil& Giakoup, Baris. Pneumomediastinum Associated with Pneumopericardium and Epidural Pneumatosis. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-459562
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-459562