Spontaneous pneumomediastinum: A comprehensive review of diagnosis and management
Ankoor Talwar,
Athira Rajeev,
Shasank Rachapudi
et al.
Abstract:spontaneous pneumomediastinum, mediastinal emphysema, chest pain, subcutaneous emphysema, systematic review 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 self-limiting course with a good outcome. The purpose of the present manuscript is to systematically review th… Show more
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