Scholarly Article
Vomiting Induced Pneumomediastinum: A Case Report of a Rare Condition
Saumtally, Mohamed Saad, Masmoudi, Abderrahmen, Zouari, Amine, Talbi, Skander, Harbi, Houssem, Boujelben, Salah
2022-06-05 · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences · University of Tripoli Alahlia
Abstract
Pneumomediastinum is a condition characterized by the presence of free air in the mediastinum and is often a worrisome finding. It can occur spontaneously without any identifiable cause or it can be secondary to a rupture of a hollow organ or due to trauma. Clinical diagnosis is based on symptoms including; chest pain, subcutaneous emphysema, and dyspnea. The diagnosis is confirmed by radiography. On differential diagnosis, esophageal perforation should be considered first, and if suspected, a contrast esophagogram or CT scan should be performed. We present a case of spontaneous pneumomediastinum in a 20-year-old Tunisian male induced by vomiting without esophageal perforation or airway injury.
Citation Details
AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 310-313