Spontaneous pneumomediastinum secondary to hyperemesis gravidarum: A case report and principles of recognition and management

• Main Authors: Alexander Scarborough (Author), Oliver Kemp (Author), Oliver Scarborough (Author)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: Elsevier, 2020-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Pneumomediastinum is the presence of aberrant air in the mediastinum and is most commonly caused by oesophageal or alveolar rupture. Hyperemesis gravidarum is persistent nausea and vomiting before the 20th week of pregnancy and can increase intra-thoracic pressure, precipitating pneumomediastinum.A...