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Pneumomediastinum following esophageal rupture associated with hyperemesis gravidarum.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  12214835     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A patient was diagnosed with pneumomediastinum caused by an esophageal rupture during hyperemesis gravidarum. The woman, at 15 weeks' gestation, presented with hyperemesis gravidarum complicated by an episode of chest pain and disturbance of consciousness. Radiological examination revealed pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema. They are normally caused by either pulmonary or esophageal rupture. The esophageal etiology was suspected as more likely because of the severe vomiting accompanied with it. Although the clinical feature was quite complicated and esophageal rupture is generally a life-threatening disease, we chose conservative therapy which resulted in rapid recovery. The final diagnosis was confirmed by endoscopic examination performed after recovery. Pneumomediastinum during pregnancy is rare but it could be lethal. Careful and considerate assessments including surgical treatment should be necessary.
Authors:
Shan-Guang Liang; Fumiko Ooka; Akiko Santo; Manabu Kaibara
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research     Volume:  28     ISSN:  1341-8076     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Obstet. Gynaecol. Res.     Publication Date:  2002 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2002-09-06     Completed Date:  2002-09-26     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9612761     Medline TA:  J Obstet Gynaecol Res     Country:  Japan    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  172-5     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Ichihara Hospital, Chiba, Japan. ryo@med.teikyo-u.ac.jp
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Esophageal Diseases / complications,  etiology*
Female
Humans
Hyperemesis Gravidarum / complications*
Mediastinal Emphysema / etiology*
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications / etiology*
Rupture, Spontaneous

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