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Pneumomediastinum after cocaine use: an unusual aetiology.

Abstract
We describe an interesting case of pneumomediastinum secondary to cocaine abuse. The patient presented with severe chest pain following nasal inhalation of a large quantity of cocaine. Investigations revealed no chest injury; however oesophagitis was proven leading to a possible aetiology of oesophageal microperforation. After conservative management there was spontaneous resolution of the pneumomediastinum.
AuthorsKunal Chudasama, Marlon Seenath, David Gourevitch
JournalJournal of surgical case reports (J Surg Case Rep) Vol. 2010 Issue 1 Pg. 3 (Mar 01 2010) ISSN: 2042-8812 [Print] England
PMID24945506 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
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