Atypical presentation of spontaneous pneumomediastinum.
Ann Thorac Surg
; 58(6): 1758-60, 1994 Dec.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-7979754
ABSTRACT
Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a rare clinical entity; when diagnosis is certain, no treatment is required and symptoms rarely recur. The clinical presentation is usually diagnostic; however, atypical symptoms may mandate further investigation before diagnosis can be established. We describe 2 patients with spontaneous pneumomediastinum who presented with dominant esophageal symptoms (odynophagia and dysphagia) suggestive of esophageal perforation. Investigation and management are discussed.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Mediastinal Emphysema
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Ann Thorac Surg
Year:
1994
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Canadá