Subcutaneous Emphysema and Pneumomediastinum in 2 Years Old Children with Pierre Robin Syndrome: Multi-Disciplinary Management in an Emergency Department
| Autor: | Emilio Mevio, Giancarlo Ghiselli, ro Porta, Luciana Parola, Massimo Dello Russo, Aless |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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Thorax
Pediatrics medicine.medical_specialty business.industry fungi Mediastinum Emergency department medicine.disease respiratory tract diseases Surgery medicine.anatomical_structure Foreign body aspiration Pierre Robin syndrome Medicine Pneumomediastinum medicine.symptom Airway business Subcutaneous emphysema |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Intensive and Critical Care. |
| ISSN: | 2471-8505 |
| DOI: | 10.21767/2471-8505.100068 |
| Popis: | Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) is an uncommon disease defined by the presence of free air in the mediastinal cavity. Its pathogenesis is characterized by all the processes that cause a sudden increase of intrathoracic pressure. Triggering factors are: lower airway infections, asthma, esophageal rupture, foreign body aspiration and diabetic ketoacidosis. When a cause is not found, SPM is defined idiopathic. The abnormal presence of air in mediastinum can cause subcutaneous emphysema (SE) in the neck and upper part of the thorax. The aim of this report was to describe a patient with an underlying genetic disorder (Pierre Robin syndrome) and SPM with consequent SE. A multidisciplinary approach in our Accident and Emergency department was important for the right management. |
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