Abstract |
The increasing availability and use of cocaine stresses the importance that physicians are aware of the medical complications of the abuse. This case report describes a 24 year-old man who got chest pain after the snorting of 6 g of cocaine. A chest X-ray revealed a pneumomediastinum, which was confirmed by a computed tomography of the thorax. Pneumomediastinum secondary to cocaine insufflations is described as a benign condition. Adequate therapy is painkillers and observation, when life-threatening condition such as oesophageal rupture is excluded.
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Authors | Rikke Mærkedahl |
Journal | Ugeskrift for laeger
(Ugeskr Laeger)
Vol. 174
Issue 14
Pg. 945-6
(Apr 02 2012)
ISSN: 1603-6824 [Electronic] Denmark |
Vernacular Title | Pneumomediastinum efter snifning af kokain. |
PMID | 22469164
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Cocaine
(adverse effects)
- Cocaine-Related Disorders
(complications)
- Humans
- Male
- Mediastinal Emphysema
(chemically induced, diagnostic imaging, therapy)
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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