Spontant mediastinalt emfysem

Charlotte Svedbrand, Peter Lange, Klaus Nielsen

Abstract

Spontaneous mediastinal emphysema, also known as spontaneous pneumomediastinum, is defined as radiologically detected free air in the mediastinum, without preceding trauma. It is a rare condition, mainly affecting young adults. It can be caused by coughing, strenuous sports or cocaine inhalation, however, 40% are idiopatic. Common symptoms are chest pain and dyspnoea. 75-90% can be diagnosed with a chest X-ray, and 100% with a computed tomography. Treatment is symptomatic and complications are rare, however, pneumothorax and pneumorrachis have been reported.

Bidragets oversatte titelSpontaneous mediastinal emphysema
OriginalsprogDansk
TidsskriftUgeskrift for Laeger
Vol/bind178
Udgave nummer1
Sider (fra-til)V08150653
ISSN0041-5782
StatusUdgivet - jan. 2016

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