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Review
. 2024 Nov;34(4):309-319.
doi: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2024.06.001. Epub 2024 Jul 26.

Pneumomediastinum

Jordan Grewal  1 , Erin Alexis Gillaspie  2
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Review

Pneumomediastinum

Jordan Grewal et al. Thorac Surg Clin. 2024 Nov.

Abstract

Pneumomediastinum, air within the mediastinum, is the manifestation of a variety of causes including those that are benign and some resulting in severe morbidity and even mortality. This article reviews the epidemiology, etiology, and pathophysiology of pneumomediastinum as an independent pathologic and physiologic entity, as well as reviews the workup and management of those patients who are diagnosed with pneumomediastinum.

Keywords: Boerhaave syndrome; Esopahgeal perforation; Macklin phenomenon; Pneumomediastinum.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure J. Grewal and E. Gillaspie - no pertinent dislocues. Consults for Astra Zeneca, BMS, Genentech and Intuitive Surgical. Speaker for BMS and Intuitive Surgical.

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