ISSN:
1432-1084
Keywords:
Key words: Pneumomediastinum
;
Diabetes
;
Asthma
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract. In this paper two cases of spontaneous pneumomediastinum, occurring in a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis and in a patient with bronchial asthma, are presented. We describe the radiological findings, the differential diagnosis and the important radiographic considerations in establishing the diagnosis. In addition, we discuss the anatomical pathways and review the pathophysiological mechanisms responsible for the development of respiratory spontaneous pneumomediastinum.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s003300050742
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