학술논문
Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum / 自發性縱膈腔氣胸
Document Type
Article
Author
Source
台灣急診專科醫師期刊 / Journal of Taiwan College of Emergency Physician. Vol. 4 Issue 4, p83-88. 6 p.
Subject
Language
英文
ISSN
2077-351X
Abstract
Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a rare, self-limited disorder that usually occurs in young adults without an apparent precipitating factor or disease. True incidence is not known. Classical symptoms include chest pain, subcutaneous emphysema of neck, and dyspnea. Diagnosis was confirmed by chest radiography and chest CT was recommended for confirmation. Supportive care is the choice of treatment. Prognosis is good and recurrence is rare. Young adults with unexplained chest pain should take chest radiography for exclusion.