• Neth J Med · Apr 1998

    Case Reports

    Pneumomediastinum: an unusual complication of bronchial asthma in a young man.

    • J M van der Klooster, A F Grootendorst, P J Ophof, and J W Brouwers.
    • Department of Internal Medicine, St. Clara Ziekenhuis, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
    • Neth J Med. 1998 Apr 1;52(4):150-4.

    AbstractWe report a patient with bronchial asthma who presented with pneumomediastinum, pneumopericardium, pneumoretroperitoneum, pneumorrhachis and extensive subcutaneous emphysema, after a period of coughing. Pathogenesis, diagnostic procedures and treatment of pneumomediastinum and its complications are discussed.

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