Spontaneous pneumorrhachis

In asymptomatic patients with penetrating neck injuries, PR can be accidently diagnosed. Because of its rarity, there are no guidelines regarding management and treatment [2]. [...]PR is a rare entity, especially if spontaneous; in most cases, no intervention is required but differential diagnosis a...

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Published in:The American journal of emergency medicine 2016-12, Vol.34 (12), p.2465.e3-2465.e4
Main Authors: Fonseca, Alexandre Zanchenko, Santin, Stephanie, Ribeiro, Jr, Marcelo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Emergency medical care
Female
Humans
Hypertension
Injuries
Mediastinal Emphysema - complications
Mediastinal Emphysema - diagnostic imaging
Medical imaging
Meningitis
Neck injuries
Patients
Pneumorrhachis - complications
Pneumorrhachis - diagnostic imaging
Subcutaneous Emphysema - complications
Subcutaneous Emphysema - diagnostic imaging
Substance abuse treatment
Tomography
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Young Adult
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Summary:In asymptomatic patients with penetrating neck injuries, PR can be accidently diagnosed. Because of its rarity, there are no guidelines regarding management and treatment [2]. [...]PR is a rare entity, especially if spontaneous; in most cases, no intervention is required but differential diagnosis and leading causes must be investigated.
ISSN:0735-6757
1532-8171
DOI:10.1016/j.ajem.2016.06.034