Spontaneous pneumomediastinum

Mohseni, Michael

doi:10.1007/s12245-008-0059-6

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“…In three retrospective analyzes, it has been noted that it commonly occurs in the young male patients and is associated with inhalational drug use [ 1 - 2 , 4 ]. It has also been reported in the females with the absence of inhalational drug use [ 5 ].…”

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Spontaneous Mediastinal Emphysema

Singh¹,

Kumar²,

Stead

et al. 2018

Cureus

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Spontaneous Mediastinal Emphysema

Singh¹,

Kumar²,

Stead

et al. 2018

Cureus

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“…According to several retrospective analyses, this syndrome affects young male patients more frequently and is linked to the use of inhalational drugs 2–4. However, it needs to be noted that reports of it in women without a history of inhalation medication use have also been made 5…”

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Hamman’s syndrome – with audio file recording Hamman’s sign

Janardhan,

Nair,

Baikunje

et al. 2023

BMJ Case Rep

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A boy in his late adolescence, with no history of airway disease or medication use, presented with acute history of non-exertional chest pain increased on coughing and deep inspiration accompanied by dysphonia and odynophagia in the last 1 day. He had a notable history of viral fever with non-productive cough 2 weeks prior, which resolved spontaneously. Examination revealed stable haemodynamic parameters. Palpable non-tender crepitus was felt in left anterior chest wall, axilla and both sides of the neck. Auscultation revealed Hamman’s sign. ECG showed high voltage complexes and 2-dimensional echocardiogram (2D ECHO) showed normal biventricular function. CXR was evident of subcutaneous emphysema, pneumopericardium and Naclerio’s sign clinching the diagnosis of pneumomediastinum. CT findings were consistent with a diagnosis of Hamman’s syndrome. Patient was admitted for observation and treated with high-flow oxygen. He improved symptomatically and was discharged on the fourth day of admission.

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“…Dysphagia, dysphonia, and dyspnea may be present [ 3 ]. Subcutaneous emphysema is the most common sign [ 11 ]. A precordial crunching sound, synchronous with heart beat (Hamman's sign), may also be present, and loss of cardiac dullness will be present on percussion.…”

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Hamman’s Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Chest Pain in a Postpartum Patient

Khurram

Patel

Farra

2015

Case Reports in Pulmonology

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Hamman's syndrome is a rare condition represented by spontaneous pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema. Excessive Valsalva maneuver during vaginal delivery and excessive retching, coughing, and straining are frequently reported causes. The incidence of Hamman's syndrome is believed to be 1 in 100,000 deliveries. The pathophysiology of this condition is rupture of alveoli and seepage of air through bronchovascular connective tissue. Diffusion of air to subcutaneous tissues results in subcutaneous emphysema. In most cases, it is a benign condition and resolves spontaneously. In life-threatening cases, a cardiac tamponade can ensue. Chest X-ray is a useful early diagnostic technique. We report a case of a twenty-four-year-old female who was diagnosed with Hamman's syndrome after prolonged, exhaustive labor.

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Spontaneous pneumomediastinum

Cited by 6 publications

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Spontaneous Mediastinal Emphysema

Spontaneous Mediastinal Emphysema

Hamman’s syndrome – with audio file recording Hamman’s sign

Hamman’s Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Chest Pain in a Postpartum Patient

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