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Author: Edwards, Michael; Ramappa, Arun Jeenahalli
Title: An Uncommon Cause of Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum and Subcutaneous Emphysema
  • Document date: 2017_2_3
    • ID: yp5d29fk_1
    Snippet: Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is caused by elevated intra-alveolar pressures that trigger alveolar rupture which often leads to subcutaneous emphysema [1] . A case of spontaneous pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema in a 79-year-old gentleman with pneumonia but no pre-existing lung disease is presented. This case highlights spontaneous pneumomediastinum as a rare complication of pneumonia......
    Document: Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is caused by elevated intra-alveolar pressures that trigger alveolar rupture which often leads to subcutaneous emphysema [1] . A case of spontaneous pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema in a 79-year-old gentleman with pneumonia but no pre-existing lung disease is presented. This case highlights spontaneous pneumomediastinum as a rare complication of pneumonia.

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