Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) is described as free air or gas located within the
mediastinum that is not associated with any noticeable cause such as chest trauma. SPM …

Objective To describe and clarify management protocols in relation to spontaneous
pneumomediastinum, and try to integrate criteria on this subject. Background Thoracic …

Background: Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) during pregnancy or labor is a rare
event. We presented a case report and a systematic review of the literature to provide …

A number of risk indices have been formulated in an attempt to predict risk of a major
hemorrhage in an individual on warfarin therapy. No single index to date is able to reliably …

Background Subcutaneous emphysema is often a symptom of a serious pathologic
condition but rarely requires direct treatment. Subcutaneous emphysema itself occasionally …

Objective. Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) is a rare disease entity that often
manifests localized signs in the head and neck region. The thoracic features of SPM have …

We report a rare case of a 72-year-old female who developed extensive subcutaneous
emphysema, bilateral pneu mothoraces, pneumomediastinum, pneumoperitoneum, and …

Subcutaneous emphysema in the head and neck is a rare condition, normally caused by
major underlying injury to the airway or gastrointestinal tract. We report a non-traumatic …

A man in his early twenties was admitted from the streets. He was hallucinating and
incoherent. His vital signs were normal and there was no sign of injury. There was …

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) is a fairly rare condition, caused by increased
intrathoracic pressure, leading to free air in the mediastinal structures. Underlying lung …