2023年5月1日 · Spontaneous pneumomediastinum most commonly presents in younger males of tall stature with low body mass index (76% of cases). One explanation for this predilection for younger adult patients is that mediastinal tissues in this population are less fibrotic compared to older patients and thus allow for easier air extravasation and subsequent spread.

Pneumomediastinum can be categorized as spontaneous (SPM) or traumatic. Traumatic pneumomediastinum is caused by blunt or penetrating trauma to the chest, or iatrogenic injury, such as that produced by thoracic surgery. Mechanical ventilation is a common cause of barotrauma and pneumomediastinum.

2023年1月24日 · Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) usually isn’t serious, though you could spend several days in the hospital. But secondary pneumomediastinum — after an illness or injury — means you need to treat the underlying cause right away.

2024年11月26日 · Although it is rare, pneumomediastinum can occur spontaneously (spontaneous pneumomediastinum). This is considered benign and generally affects young adult males 9,10. Tension pneumomediastinum is a life-threatening condition which compromises venous return to the heart by selectively compressing the lower pressure right heart chambers . …

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) is an uncommon condition presenting in approximately one in 1,000 to one in 40,000 ED referrals. 1, 2, 3 Young patients with SPM typically present with a history of asthma or recent inhalation of cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, marijuana or hydrocarbons. 4, 5, 6, 7 Other causes include barotrauma in ...

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) is defined as presence of free air in the mediastinum in the absence of any surgical or medical procedure, chest trauma or mechanical ventilation. 1 SPM is an uncommon entity seen usually in young males and presents with chest pain, dyspnoea and subcutaneous emphysema. Although SPM is a benign and self ...

2023年5月27日 · Spontaneous pneumomediastinum. This type of pneumomediastinum occurs due to smoking or the use of recreational drugs (methamphetamines, cocaine, and marijuana). Spontaneous pneumomediastinum...

2024年8月31日 · Pneumomediastinum is a rare condition defined by the presence of air in the mediastinum. In the absence of traumatic injury, iatrogenic injury, or clear etiology, it is called spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM). Spontaneous pneumomediastinum most commonly occurs in younger individuals and has a sel …

Many authors distinguish spontaneous pneumomediastinum as a form of pneumomediastinum that is not associated with blunt force or penetrating chest trauma, endobronchial or esophageal...

In most patients, pneumomediastinum is caused by increased pressure in the chest during extreme coughing, sneezing, vomiting, or intense physical activity. This is called spontaneous pneumomediastinum. It is more common in teens. In some patients, pneumomediastinum can be caused by an underlying health condition.