TY - JOUR
T1 - Cervical emphysema secondary to pneumomediastinum as a complication of childbirth
AU - Nakagawa, Hideki
AU - Yamauchi, Miwa
AU - Kusuyama, Toshiyuki
AU - Fukuda, Hiroyuki
AU - Ogawa, Kaoru
PY - 2003/12
Y1 - 2003/12
N2 - Pneumomediastinum and cervical emphysema usually occur following esophageal or chest trauma. Rarely do they occur as a complication of childbirth, and only approximately 200 such cases have been reported in the literature worldwide. We describe a new case, and we review the clinical picture, pathophysiology, and management of these conditions. In view of the head and neck symptoms of pneumomediastinum and cervical emphysema during labor - which include dyspnea, cough, sore throat, pain on swallowing, and dysphagia - otolaryngologists might be consulted and should therefore be aware of these conditions in order to recognize and treat them.
AB - Pneumomediastinum and cervical emphysema usually occur following esophageal or chest trauma. Rarely do they occur as a complication of childbirth, and only approximately 200 such cases have been reported in the literature worldwide. We describe a new case, and we review the clinical picture, pathophysiology, and management of these conditions. In view of the head and neck symptoms of pneumomediastinum and cervical emphysema during labor - which include dyspnea, cough, sore throat, pain on swallowing, and dysphagia - otolaryngologists might be consulted and should therefore be aware of these conditions in order to recognize and treat them.
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U2 - 10.1177/014556130308201215
DO - 10.1177/014556130308201215
M3 - Article
C2 - 14702879
AN - SCOPUS:0344236214
SN - 0145-5613
VL - 82
SP - 948
EP - 951
JO - Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
JF - Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
IS - 12
ER -