| Abstrakt: |
A recent study conducted by researchers at PGIMS in Haryana, India, focused on the incidence and outcomes of occult pneumomediastinum in patients with blunt chest trauma. Occult pneumomediastinum refers to the presence of extraluminal gas within the mediastinum that is not visible on a chest X-ray but can be detected using contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) thorax. The study found that 18.8% of patients with chest trauma had occult pneumomediastinum, which was associated with high mortality. The researchers emphasized the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for occult pneumomediastinum to ensure timely management and prevent morbidity and mortality. [Extracted from the article] |
