Abstract
Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a benign condition that has been reported, however the association with epidural pneumatosis is much less common. A 27-year-old male presented with concomitant air in the epidural space, mediastinum and pericardium after illicit drug use and engagement in sexual activity. The patient was hemodynamically stable. Non-invasive tests ruled out aerodigestive injury. The patient was discharged after a short observation without intervention. Invasive and potentially risky diagnostic tests may be safely avoided in patients who remain asymptomatic with this unique presentation.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 20-23 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Acute Cardiac Care |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 1 2015 |
Keywords
- Epidural pneumatosis
- Pneumopericardium
- Spontaneous pneumomediastinum
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Emergency Medicine
- Medicine(all)
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Allen, C. J., Teisch, L. F., & Stahl, K. (2015). Spontaneous pneumomediastinum, pneumopericardium and epidural pneumatosis: Insights on clinical management. Acute Cardiac Care, 17(1), 20-23. https://doi.org/10.3109/17482941.2015.1005103