Spontant mediastinalt emfysem

Charlotte Svedbrand; Peter Lange; Klaus Nielsen

Spontant mediastinalt emfysem

Translated title of the contribution: Spontaneous mediastinal emphysema

Charlotte Svedbrand, Peter Lange, Klaus Nielsen

Section of Social Medicine

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.

Translated title of the contribution	Spontaneous mediastinal emphysema
Original language	Danish
Article number	V08150653
Journal	Ugeskrift for Laeger
Volume	178
Issue number	10
Pages (from-to)	965-968
Number of pages	4
ISSN	0041-5782
Publication status	Published - 16 May 2016

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