BACKGROUND: Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) is an unusual occurrence with
few cases reported. It is seen after intrathoracic pressure changes leading to alveolar …

Methods The incidence being low, we conducted a narrative literature review to identify the
circumstances leading to a spontaneous pneumomediastinum, the most relevant signs and …

Objective: Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is uncommon and is traditionally considered a
benign, self-limited disorder that usually occurs in young adults without any apparent …

Background Pneumomediastinum may be associated with mediastinal organ injury. The aim
of this study was to identify predictive factors of mediastinal organ injury in patients with …

Objective To describe and clarify management protocols in relation to spontaneous
pneumomediastinum, and try to integrate criteria on this subject. Background Thoracic …

Primary spontaneous pneumomediastinum (PSPM) is a benign self-limited condition that
can be difficult to discriminate from esophageal perforation. This may trigger costly work-up …

Background Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) is a benign disease with a variety
degree of severity but definite treatment modality is not clearly identified with its rarity. The …

Background Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is defined as the presence of free air in the
mediastinum without any apparent concomitant factors or disease. It is uncommon but …

Objective The aim of this study was to identify appropriate method of diagnosis and
treatment of spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) based on our experience. Methods …

This review is focused on the relationship between asthma, pneumothorax and
pneumomediastinum while presenting a number of case reports that include these …