Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in previously healthy pediatric patients: A case series

• Main Authors: Isabel Cristina Brito Rojas (Author), Mayra Angelica Hernandez Peñuela (Author), Martin Alfonso La rotta (Author), Vanessa Medina Gaviria (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is defined as the presence of air in the mediastinum not associated with trauma or iatrogenic causes. This pathology is rare in the pediatric population. Cases presentation: Case 1: A previously healthy 15-year-old male was admitted with a 5-day history of...