COVID-19 with spontaneous pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, and subcutaneous emphysema in the intensive care unit: Two case reports
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2020.12.019
Abstract: Real-Time-reverse-transcription-Polymerase-Chain-Reaction from nasopharyngeal swabs and chest computed tomography (CT) depicting typically bilateral ground-glass opacities with a peripheral and/or posterior distribution are mandatory in the diagnosis of COVID-19. COVID-19 pneumonia may present though with atypical features… read more here.
Keywords: subcutaneous emphysema; pneumomediastinum subcutaneous; pneumothorax pneumomediastinum; covid ... See more keywords
Pneumothorax, Pneumomediastinum, and Pneumoperitoneum After Combined Abdominoplasty and Liposuction
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DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000003200
Abstract: Abstract Liposuction is a relatively safe surgical procedure, with most complications being minor in nature. However, there are a few life-threatening complications that should not be underestimated. We present a case of a patient who… read more here.
Keywords: liposuction; pneumothorax pneumomediastinum; pneumoperitoneum combined; combined abdominoplasty ... See more keywords
Pneumothorax/pneumomediastinum and pre-existing lung pathology in ventilated COVID-19 patients: a cohort study
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DOI: 10.21037/jtd-22-817
Abstract: Background There is an increasing number of reports on developing pneumothorax/pneumomediastinum among severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus disease 2019 (SARS-COVID-19) patients. The aim of our study was whether pre-existing diffuse lung pathology increases visceral pleural… read more here.
Keywords: pre existing; covid patients; lung; pathology ... See more keywords
Increased frequency of pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum in COVID-19 patients admitted in the ICU: A multicentre study from Mumbai, India.
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DOI: 10.7861/clinmed.2021-0220
Abstract: BACKGROUND There are limited data regarding the incidence of pneumothorax in COVID-19 patients as well as the impact of the same on patient outcomes. METHODS A retrospective review of the medical records at three large… read more here.
Keywords: pneumothorax pneumomediastinum; frequency; covid patients; pneumothorax ... See more keywords