Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum in Children is Not Associated with Esophageal Perforation

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Authors

Kevin Roby, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Catherine Barkach, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Diane Studzinski, Beaumont Health
Nathan Novotny, Beaumont Health
Begum Akay, Beaumont Health
Pavan Brahmamdam, Beaumont Health

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INTRODUCTION
We hypothesize that esophageal perforation is not a common etiology for spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM), and that SPM is a self-limited disease not requiring routine admission.

Publication Date

5-2-2022

Keywords

pneumomediastinum

Disciplines

Pediatrics | Surgery

Recommended Citation

Roby K, Barkach C, Studzinski D, Novotny N, Akay B, Brahmamdam P. Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in children is not associated with esophageal perforation. Poster presented at: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Embark Capstone Colloquium; 2022 May 2; Rochester Hills, MI.

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The Embark Capstone Colloquium at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester Hills, MI, May 2, 2022.