A case of spontaneous pneumomediastinum presented with subcutaneous emphysema only
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Subcutaneous emphysema with spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a rare benign condition, which, if diagnosed early, can be managed conservatively. We present a case of young woman who showed subcutaneous emphysema without any precipitating factors was found to reveal spontaneous pneumomediastinum and treated conservatively with rest, analgesics, and oxygen therapy.
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Ravish M Kshatriya, Nimit Khara, Rajiv Paliwal, Satish Patel
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- DOI 10.5455/ijmsph.2016.1206201525
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