Subcutaneous emphysema secondary to foreign-body aspiration

Pediatr Pulmonol. 2003 Jul;36(1):81-2. doi: 10.1002/ppul.10295.

Abstract

Pneumomediastinum is uncommon in pediatric medical practice, outside the neonatal period. While asthma or respiratory infections are the most frequent underlying causes, it is important not to forget the possibility of foreign body aspiration, particularly after the clinical presentation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bronchi*
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Foreign Bodies / complications*
  • Foreign Bodies / diagnostic imaging
  • Foreign Bodies / surgery
  • Humans
  • Inhalation
  • Mediastinal Emphysema / etiology*
  • Mediastinal Emphysema / physiopathology
  • Radiography
  • Risk Assessment
  • Subcutaneous Emphysema / etiology*
  • Subcutaneous Emphysema / physiopathology
  • Treatment Outcome