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Review
. 1991 Mar;150(5):304-7.
doi: 10.1007/BF01955926.

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in children

F G Versteegh  1 , I A Broeders
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Review

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in children

F G Versteegh et al. Eur J Pediatr. 1991 Mar.

Abstract

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is defined as a non-traumatic mediastinal air leak in patients without underlying lung disease. In children it is rarely diagnosed but is likely to be often missed. We have made a comprehensive review of the literature on spontaneous pneumomediastinum in children. The aetiopathogenesis, incidence, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment are discussed. We suggest that spontaneous pneumomediastinum in children is underdiagnosed.

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