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A Rare Cause of Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum: High Altitude

Utku Murat KALAFAT
Serkan DOĞAN
Ramiz YAZICI
Bensu BULUT
Duygu YAMAN
Başar CANDER
Pages
29–32
Publication Date
2019-04-23
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The aim of the present article was to discuss a case who referred for dyspnea with a history of being on high altitude (1600 m) diagnosed with SP.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SP) is defined as presence of air within the mediastinum.
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Key Findings & Data:The a etiology includes sudden increase in alveolar pressure, pulmonary diseases, labor, inhalation of toxic agents and high altitude rarely.
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Conclusion & Impact:The aim of the present article was to discuss a case who referred for dyspnea with a history of being on high altitude (1600 m) diagnosed with SP.
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⚙️Variables:Spontaneous pneumomediastinum · high altitude · dyspnea

Abstract

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SP) is defined as presence of air within the mediastinum. SP is a rare, mild and self-limiting condition in young males. The a etiology includes sudden increase in alveolar pressure, pulmonary diseases, labor, inhalation of toxic agents and high altitude rarely. The aim of the present article was to discuss a case who referred for dyspnea with a history of being on high altitude (1600 m) diagnosed with SP.

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KALAFAT, U. M., DOĞAN, S., YAZICI, R., BULUT, B., YAMAN, D., CANDER, B. (2019). A Rare Cause of Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum: High Altitude. Eurasian Journal of Critical Care, Cilt: 1 - Sayı: 1, 29–32. https://ajindex.com/articles/756141

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