| Percutaneous relief of tension pneumomediastinum in a child. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15061183 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The purpose of this article was to describe the experience of relieving tension pneumomediastinum by a fluoroscopic-guided percutaneous method. We inserted a percutaneous drainage catheter with a Heimlich valve under fluoroscopic guidance to relieve the tension pneumomediastinum in a 2-year-old girl who suffered from dermatomyositis with lung involvement. This allowed immediate relief without the need for surgery. The procedure was repeated for relapsed tension pneumomediastinum. Good immediate results were achieved in each attempt. We conclude that percutaneous relief of pneumomediastinum under fluoroscopic guidance can be performed safely and rapidly in patients not fit for surgery. |
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Authors:
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Helen Hoi-lun Chau; Philip Chong-hei Kwok; Albert Kwok-hung Lai; Tsz Wo Fan; Susan Chi-hum Chan; Ting Yat Miu; Grace Lai-har Chan |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Cardiovascular and interventional radiology Volume: 26 ISSN: 0174-1551 ISO Abbreviation: Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol Publication Date: 2003 Nov-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-04-05 Completed Date: 2004-04-30 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8003538 Medline TA: Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 561-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Radiology and Imaging, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 30 Gascoigne Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong. |
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Child, Preschool Drainage / instrumentation, methods Female Fluoroscopy Humans Mediastinal Emphysema / radiography, therapy* Treatment Outcome |
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