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- Publisher
- Springer Journals
- Copyright
- Copyright © Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons 2005
- ISSN
- 0970-9134
- eISSN
- 0973-7723
- DOI
- 10.1007/s12055-005-0056-9
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
ConclusionSPM is a self-limiting disease in which symptoms subside with conservative management in most cases. However, drainage of mediastinal air may be inevitable when vital structures of the mediastinum are severely compromised. In the presence of symptoms which are highly suggestive of SPM, obtaining a CT of the chest will confirm the diagnosis. If not suspected clinically, more invasive diagnostic tools such as oesophagoscopy and/or bronchoscopy may not be warranted in order to rule out perforation of an air containing mediastinal organ.
Journal
Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery – Springer Journals
Published: Sep 1, 2005
Keywords: Subcutaneous Emphysema; Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum; Mediastinal Organ; Invasive Diagnostic Tool; Benign Clinical Behavior