Extra-tracheal air

Extra-tracheal air

Highlights • Pneumomediastinum is defined as the presence of interstitial air in the mediastinum. • Similar to spontaneous pneumothorax, this condition is predominant in young males. • Supportive care is effective including analgesia, rest, and/or oxygen therapy.

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Veröffentlicht in:European journal of internal medicine 2014-11, Vol.25 (9), p.e101-e102
Hauptverfasser: Chen, Hsiang-Ling, Shen, Te-Chun, Tu, Chih-Yen
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adolescent
Humans
Internal Medicine
Male
Mediastinal Emphysema - diagnosis
Mediastinal Emphysema - diagnostic imaging
Prognosis
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Zusammenfassung:Highlights • Pneumomediastinum is defined as the presence of interstitial air in the mediastinum. • Similar to spontaneous pneumothorax, this condition is predominant in young males. • Supportive care is effective including analgesia, rest, and/or oxygen therapy.
ISSN:0953-6205
1879-0828
DOI:10.1016/j.ejim.2014.06.010