Abstract
We experienced 3 cases of spontaneous pneumomediastinum. The patients were a 21-year-old male and two 26-year-old females. They complained of chest pain and dysphasia. X-ray examination and chest CT scan revealed pneumomediastinum. After 1 week follow-up, the pneumomediastinum had completely resolved and no recurrence was observed. Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is uncommon and usually benign. Most patients require only conservative treatment.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1187-1192 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Japanese Journal of Chest Diseases |
| Volume | 63 |
| Issue number | 12 |
| Publication status | Published - Dec 1 2004 |
Keywords
- Spontaneous pneumomediastinum
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine