| Air within the spinal canal in spontaneous pneumomediastinum. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20442120 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is an uncommon benign condition that is occasionally associated with air within the spinal canal. We describe a further case in a 14-year-old girl and suggest a classification system based on a detailed review of the previous literature. Forty-eight patients with spontaneous pneumomediastinum and intraspinal air accumulation (36 men and 12 women, age range 4-72 years, median age 18 years) were grouped into those with underlying lung disease (n = 13), those with other underlying etiologic factors (n = 22), and those arising spontaneously (n = 13). Neurologic symptoms or signs were noted in one case. The remaining cases were successfully managed conservatively. In spontaneous pneumomediastinum, accumulation of air within the spinal canal is self-limiting and benign. The same management is advised in spontaneous pneumomediastinum with and without intraspinal air accumulation. |
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Authors:
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Eva A Belotti; Mattia Rizzi; Paola Rodoni-Cassis; Monica Ragazzi; Maura Zanolari-Caledrerari; Mario G Bianchetti |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Chest Volume: 137 ISSN: 1931-3543 ISO Abbreviation: Chest Publication Date: 2010 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-05-05 Completed Date: 2010-06-15 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0231335 Medline TA: Chest Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1197-200 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Pediatrics, San Giovanni Hospital, 6500 Bellinzona, Switzerland. |
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Adolescent Adult Aged Air* Child Child, Preschool Female Humans Male Mediastinal Emphysema / classification*, etiology, therapy Middle Aged Radiography, Thoracic Spinal Canal / radiography* Tomography, X-Ray Computed Young Adult |
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