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

• 主要な著者: Alexander Scarborough (著者), Oliver Kemp (著者), Oliver Scarborough (著者)
• フォーマット: 図書
• 出版事項: Elsevier, 2020-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• 主題: 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...