Epidural air associated with spontaneous pneumomediastinum in children: Uncommon complication?

Pediatric spontaneous pneumomediastinum is an uncommon condition associated with infection, trauma, or coexisting structural lung pathology. Exercise-related spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum are rarely reported. However, severe pneumomediastinum may coexist with pneumothorax, pneumorrhachis, and subcutaneous emphysema, which can potentially lead to serious complications, including airway obstruction and pneumorrhachis. Therefore, early diagnosis and timely management are important for physicians to determine the etiology and prevent further damage. Here, we present a case of exercise-related spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum to highlight the pathogenesis and suggest therapeutic strategies.

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Epidural Air in Child with Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum

European Journal of Pediatric Surgery ◽

10.1055/s-0032-1313341 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 23 (03) ◽

pp. 249-250

Author(s):

Rafael Rivera ◽

Keith Kuenzler ◽

Howard Ginsburg ◽

Sandra Tomita

Keyword(s):

Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum ◽

Epidural Air

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Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum and Subcutaneous Emphysema: An Uncommon Complication of Lung Cancer

Archivos de Bronconeumología (English Edition) ◽

10.1016/s1579-2129(09)72427-9 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 45 (6) ◽

pp. 309-310

Author(s):

José Barquero-Romero ◽

María José Redondo-Moralo

Keyword(s):

Lung Cancer ◽

Subcutaneous Emphysema ◽

Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum ◽

Uncommon Complication

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Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum: An Uncommon Complication from an Augmented Physiological Belching (Imitating a TV Show Game)

Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine ◽

10.1177/102490790501200201 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 104-107

Author(s):

KC Shek ◽

CM Lo ◽

KL Ong ◽

CW Kam

Keyword(s):

Clinical Features ◽

Television Program ◽

Local Television ◽

Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum ◽

Excessive Intake ◽

Carbonated Drinks ◽

Tv Show ◽

Uncommon Complication

Noisy belching in front of other people, often considered to be an impolite manner, may not be as harmless as it seems. We report on a patient who had spontaneous pneumomediastinum after intentional induction of noisy belching by rapid excessive intake of carbonated drinks (imitating the game played in a popular local television program “The Super Trio Continues…”). The clinical features, investigations and management of spontaneous pneumomediastinum are discussed.

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Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in H1N1 infection: uncommon complication of a common infection

The Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh ◽

10.4997/jrcpe.2019.409 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 49 (4) ◽

pp. 298-300 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Sabir Mele Chekkoth ◽

Supreeth Ramesh Naga ◽

Nandini Valsala ◽

Praveen Kumar ◽

Roshini Saleem Raja

Keyword(s):

H1n1 Infection ◽

Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum ◽

Common Infection ◽

Uncommon Complication

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Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum in nCOVID-19 infection: A case report

Archivos de Medicina (Manizales) ◽

10.30554/archmed.21.2.4058.2021 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Karla E López-López ◽

Denisse Sanchez-Prieto ◽

Heriberto Tosca-Córdova ◽

Crystell G Guzmán-Priego ◽

Jesus Arturo Ruiz-Quiñones ◽

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Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Significant Role ◽

Early Identification ◽

Clinical Characteristics ◽

Clinical Entity ◽

Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum ◽

Interstitial Air ◽

Uncommon Complication

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SP) is a clinical entity characterized by the presence of interstitial air in the mediastinum. The purpose of this study was to further examine a rare SP case in a 60-year-old male, with COVID-19. In conclusion, SP is an uncommon complication in COVID-19, and the recognition of clinical characteristics is crucial since early identification plays a significant role in the maintenance or recovery of the disease.

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Pneumomediastinum: A Rare Presentation of Inflicted Injuries in Infants

Journal of Pediatric Intensive Care ◽

10.1055/s-0040-1716857 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Adam Lee ◽

Adam Bajinting ◽

Abby Lunneen ◽

Colleen M. Fitzpatrick ◽

Gustavo A. Villalona

Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Retrospective Review ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Rare Presentation ◽

Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum ◽

Nonaccidental Trauma ◽

Comprehensive Literature Review ◽

Healthy Infants ◽

History Of

AbstractReports of incidental pneumomediastinum in infants secondary to inflicted trauma are limited. A retrospective review of infants with pneumomediastinum and history of inflicted trauma was performed. A comprehensive literature review was performed. Three infants presented with pneumomediastinum associated with inflicted trauma. Mean age was 4.6 weeks. All patients underwent diagnostic studies, as well as a standardized evaluation for nonaccidental trauma. All patients with pneumomediastinum were resolved at follow-up. Review of the literature identified other cases with similar presentations with related oropharyngeal injuries. Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in previously healthy infants may be associated with inflicted injuries. Clinicians should be aware of the possibility of an oropharyngeal perforation related to this presentation.

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