Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum an Elusive Condition for Surgeons: A Case Study
W. J. Wan Izzah, Z. Hazwan, I. Ismayudin, T. Vethunan, S. Khairuzi, A. K. Siti Baizura
Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery · pp. 451–456 · Published 20 Dec 2022
Abstract
Pneumomediastinum is defined as the presence of free air in the mediastinum. It may appear sinister to some surgeons and any medical practitioner because it can be fatal if the underlying cause and complications are not addressed. Other possible causes must be investigated and identified, as secondary pneumomediastinum can have disastrous consequences if not treated. On the other hand, spontaneous pneumomediastinum is usually harmless and is treated conservatively most of the time. We present a case of spontaneous pneumomediastinum in a 15-year-old teenager who was admitted for bronchial asthma exacerbation and presented with shortness of breath, chest tightness and wheezing.
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