SubcutaneousComplicationsPulmonaryPneumoniaPenetrating traumaMediastinumBilateralThoracicPleuralTensionSymptomsComplicationPatientsRecurrencePatientTraumaticHemothoraxCatamenialDiseasesSecondary spontaneousRespiratory distressSevereAbstractLeakRupturesPatient's2020Lung diseaseUncommonInhalationDiagnosisPrimaryClinical signsTherapeuticCollapseOccurExtentCaseVentilationTreatmentSmallNeckBreathing
Subcutaneous11
- Subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum, and tension pneumothorax are previously unreported complications of shoulder arthroscopy with subacromial decompression. (elsevierpure.com)
- Three patients developed extensive subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum, and bilateral tension pneumothorax during or immediately after shoulder arthroscopy with subacromial decompression. (elsevierpure.com)
- Methods We highlight the case of a girl aged 15 who presented to a Children's Emergency Department with significant subcutaneous emphysema, pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum, following nitrous oxide inhalation at a festival the previous day. (bmj.com)
- Severe and potentially life‐threatening complications that can result from axillary wounds include subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum and pneumothorax. (umn.edu)
- Of these cases, all 7 developed subcutaneous emphysema, 5 developed a pneumomediastinum and 4 developed a pneumothorax. (umn.edu)
- Subcutaneous emphysema, pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum are well-known complications of invasive ventilation in patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure. (tropmedres.ac)
- Spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema (SCE), pneumomediastinum, and pneumothorax in nonventilated COVID-19 patients are being increasingly recognized as complications of COVID-19 pneumonia. (ijrc.in)
- Spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum in non-intubated patients with COVID-19. (ijrc.in)
- SARS-CoV-2 pulmonary infection revealed by subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum. (ijrc.in)
- Spontaneous pneumomediastinum, pneumothorax and subcutaneous emphysema in COVID-19 pneumonia: A rare case and literature review. (ijrc.in)
- This leads to alveolar rupture with pneumothorax and subcutaneous emphysema. (medscape.com)
Complications4
- We also provide information on how doctors diagnose and treat pneumomediastinum and its complications in adults as well as newborns. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Pneumomediastinum and bilateral pneumothorax are rare complications of miliary tuberculosis. (journalcra.com)
- Results Pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum are recognised complications of illicit drug use. (bmj.com)
- And chest x-rays later on, while hospitalisation, for monitoring for worsening COVID pneumonitis, secondary infections, to identify complications such as pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum especially if patient on NIV/IMV. (cmeindia.in)
Pulmonary1
- In conclusion, ALE should be kept pneumothorax, pulmonary inter- is no widely accepted management in mind as a complication in infants stitial emphysema and pneumo- strategy in current practice. (who.int)
Pneumonia1
- A Case Series of Secondary Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum and Pneumothorax in Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia. (ufl.edu)
Penetrating trauma1
- An open pneumothorax happens when a penetrating trauma induces a disruption of the chest wall. (sts.org)
Mediastinum9
- If the pneumothorax is significant, it can cause a shift of the mediastinum and compromise hemodynamic stability. (medscape.com)
- Pneumomediastinum is when air is present in the mediastinum. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Pneumomediastinum is the medical term for the abnormal presence of air within the mediastinum. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Pneumomediastinum occurs as a result of air leaking from a lung, esophagus, or airway into the mediastinum. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) is defined as nontraumatic presence of free air in the mediastinum in a patient with no known underlying disease. (sts.org)
- Pneumomediastinum is air in the cavity in the central part of the chest (mediastinum). (merckmanuals.com)
- Pneumomediastinum, also known as mediastinal emphysema, is a condition in which air is present in the mediastinum (the space in the chest between the two lungs). (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- The surgery is cool, though, and is aided by the bovine complete mediastinum which generally prevents bilateral pneumothorax. (umn.edu)
- If the lucency is above the diaphragm then the free gas is within the mediastinum (pneumomediastinum) or pericardium (pneumopericardium). (radiologycases.my)
Bilateral3
- In this case report, a 14-year-old girl with sputum positive miliary tuberculosis complicated by pneumomediastinum and bilateral pneumothorax, is presented and relevant literature is discussed. (journalcra.com)
- Generally pleural surgery is best performed in a referral hospital due to the risk of bilateral pneumothorax and collapse. (umn.edu)
- Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum and Bilateral Pneumothoraces in a Patient with Bleomycin-Induced Pneumonitis. (pneumotox.com)
Thoracic3
- Thoracic radiographs were suggestive of mild trauma with mild pneumomediastinum and pneumothorax. (cliniciansbrief.com)
- Horses with a pneumothorax in respiratory distress were managed with thoracocentesis or placement of thoracic drains. (umn.edu)
- The development of spontaneous hemothorax can result from thoracic malignancies, primary vascular events, coagulopathy, spontaneous pneumothorax and a variety of infectious diseases. (crashingpatient.com)
Pleural2
- Pneumothorax is defined as the presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity (ie, the potential space between the visceral and parietal pleura of the lung), which can impair oxygenation and/or ventilation. (medscape.com)
- No pneumothorax or pleural effusion. (radiologycases.my)
Tension4
- Examination of patients with this condition may reveal diaphoresis and cyanosis (in the case of tension pneumothorax). (medscape.com)
- Although laboratory and imaging studies help determine a diagnosis, tension pneumothorax primarily is a clinical diagnosis based on patient presentation. (medscape.com)
- If the spontaneous pneumothorax progresses to become under tension, the symptoms are more severe, and significant hemodynamic and respiratory instability may develop and require urgent treatment. (sts.org)
- Spontaneous tension pneumothorax as a complication of COVID-19. (ijrc.in)
Symptoms3
- In some cases , pneumomediastinum may not cause any symptoms. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Pneumomediastinum may not be accompanied by any symptoms. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- Because of the underlying lung disorder, the symptoms and outcome are generally worse in secondary spontaneous pneumothorax. (msdmanuals.com)
Complication3
- Inhalation of Nitrous Oxide has the added complication of pneumothorax expansion, due to its high blood-gas partition coefficient. (bmj.com)
- Extensive pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum and surgical emphysema as a complication of bleomycin therapy. (pneumotox.com)
- Spontaneous pneumomediastinum associated with SARS-CoV-2: infrequent complication of the novel disease. (ijrc.in)
Patients9
- Most patients with a spontaneous pneumothorax seek medical attention because of sudden chest pain and dyspnea. (sts.org)
- Patients with a history of diaphragmatic or neuromuscular disease or evidence of pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum were excluded. (lww.com)
- Identified patients had SARS-CoV-2 infection and radiologically proven pneumomediastinum. (port.ac.uk)
- Switching patients from continuous positive airways pressure support to oxygen or high flow nasal oxygen after the diagnosis of pneumomediastinum was not associated with difference in mortality. (port.ac.uk)
- The majority of patients in whom pneumomediastinum was identified had not been mechanically ventilated at the point of diagnosis. (port.ac.uk)
- Lung, Pleura, Pneumothorax, Thoracotomy, Trauma, Penetrating, Imaging INTRODUCTION The added diagnostic value of computed tomography (CT) over chest X-ray (CXR) in patients with blunt trauma to the chest has been extensively verified [1, 2]. (deepdyve.com)
- Patients were selected for primary conservative management if they were haemodynamically stable with no significant pneumothorax or haemothorax. (deepdyve.com)
- Pneumomediastinum can cause serious breathing difficulties or heart and lung problems in affected patients. (hxbenefit.com)
- Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome. (ijrc.in)
Recurrence1
- The recurrence rate is similar to that of primary spontaneous pneumothorax. (msdmanuals.com)
Patient3
- Radiograph of a patient with a complete right-sided pneumothorax due to a stab wound. (medscape.com)
- Reportedly, the patient demonstrated signs of pneumomediastinum and small pneumothorax as a result. (blogspot.com)
- The primary outcomes were to determine incidence of pneumomediastinum in COVID-19 and to investigate risk factors associated with patient mortality. (port.ac.uk)
Traumatic3
- This can be caused by a traumatic injury or in association with pneumothorax or other diseases. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- Traumatic Pneumothorax Traumatic pneumothorax occurs when air accumulates between the chest wall and the lung because of an injury. (msdmanuals.com)
- A blunt blow or a penetrating chest trauma, iatrogenic injury or esophageal perforation can cause serious and traumatic pneumomediastinum. (hxbenefit.com)
Hemothorax1
- Surgery is indicated at the time of the first episode if the pneumothorax is complicated by persistent air leak, hemothorax, or failure of the lung to re-expand. (sts.org)
Catamenial1
- Catamenial pneumothorax is a rare form of secondary spontaneous pneumothorax. (msdmanuals.com)
Diseases2
- People with existing respiratory diseases are at increased risk of pneumomediastinum. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Pneumomediastinum also can occur with collapsed lung ( pneumothorax ) or other diseases. (medlineplus.gov)
Secondary spontaneous1
- Secondary spontaneous pneumothorax occurs in people with an underlying lung disorder. (msdmanuals.com)
Respiratory distress1
- Horses with a pneumothorax but without respiratory distress were treated with conservative management. (umn.edu)
Severe3
- Pneumomediastinum in COVID-19: a phenotype of severe COVID-19 pneumonitis? (port.ac.uk)
- Pneumomediastinum appears to be a marker of severe COVID-19 pneumonitis. (port.ac.uk)
- We report a case of a young man with no predisposing risk factors for pneumothorax who was diagnosed with a severe acute respiratory syndrome-COV2 pneumonitis revealed by extensive SCE with fatal outcome. (ijrc.in)
Abstract1
- abstract = "Background: There is an emerging understanding that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is associated with increased incidence of pneumomediastinum. (port.ac.uk)
Leak1
- 3. Ongoing active air leak (pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum). (who.int)
Ruptures1
- Primary spontaneous pneumothorax usually occurs when a small weakened area of lung (bulla) ruptures. (msdmanuals.com)
Patient's1
- The development of the pneumothorax was likely due to the patient's repeated forceful inspiratory maneuvers in the setting of emphysema and lung hyperinflation. (rcjournal.com)
20201
- A structured survey of pneumomediastinum and its incidence was conducted from September 2020 to February 2021. (port.ac.uk)
Lung disease1
- Several case reports have implicated marijuana smoking as an etiologic factor in pneumothorax/pneumomediastinum and bullous lung disease, although evidence of a possible causal link from epidemiologic studies is lacking. (atsjournals.org)
Uncommon1
- Pneumomediastinum is uncommon . (medicalnewstoday.com)
Inhalation1
- Noninvasive treatment of pneumothorax with oxygen inhalation. (crashingpatient.com)
Diagnosis1
- History and physical examination remain the keys to making the diagnosis of pneumothorax. (medscape.com)
Primary3
- The most common cause of a primary spontaneous pneumothorax is the rupture of small subpleural blebs. (sts.org)
- Primary spontaneous pneumothorax is a pneumothorax that occurs without any apparent cause in people without a known lung disorder. (msdmanuals.com)
- However, primary spontaneous pneumothorax recurs in up to 50% of people. (msdmanuals.com)
Clinical signs1
- Pneumomediastinum has no associated clinical signs. (umn.edu)
Therapeutic1
- Artificial therapeutic pneumothorax refers to the historical treatment for tuberculosis. (sts.org)
Collapse2
- Pneumothorax is defined by the presence of air in the intrapleural space, with secondary lung collapse. (sts.org)
- A pneumothorax is partial or complete collapse of the lung due to the presence of air between the two layers of pleura (thin, transparent, two-layered membrane that covers the lungs and also lines the inside of the chest wall). (msdmanuals.com)
Occur1
- During rapid ascent, incidents of pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum as well as sinus squeeze and inner ear injuries can occur. (medscape.com)
Extent2
- Findings on lung auscultation vary depending on the extent of the pneumothorax. (medscape.com)
- The scan can show the presence or extent of the pneumomediastinum or confirm cases when a chest X-ray is inconclusive. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Case1
- In case of a collapsed lung or pneumothorax, doctors may decide to use a chest tube. (hxbenefit.com)
Ventilation3
- Pneumomediastinum in COVID-19 was associated with high rates of mechanical ventilation. (port.ac.uk)
- On postnatal day 28, when the child and dexamethasone treatment were riorated clinically and repeated radiog- had been on mechanical ventilation, a administered, the infant did not tolerate raphy revealed lobar emphysema on the right pneumothorax developed. (who.int)
- They are common selective ventilation of the unaffected A misdiagnosis of pneumothorax in preterm neonates with RDS during lung with conventional ventilation, should be avoided. (who.int)
Treatment2
- Rarely, surgeons use chemical pleurodesis as first-line treatment for recurrences of pneumothorax. (sts.org)
- However, the problem that caused pneumomediastinum may require treatment. (merckmanuals.com)
Small1
- A 68-year-old man presented to the emergency department with a small pneumothorax following aggressive use of an incentive spirometer. (rcjournal.com)
Neck1
- Neck wounds can also lead to pneumomediastinum. (umn.edu)
Breathing1
- Horses with pneumothorax show signs of distress with rapid and often shallow breathing. (umn.edu)