Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in H1N1 infection

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is an uncommon pediatric emergency which usually occurs secondary to bronchial asthma in children. We report a case of spontaneous pneumomediastinum in a 7 year child following Swine Flu (H1N1) infection.

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Published in:Indian pediatrics 2011-12, Vol.48 (12), p.976-977
Main Authors: Patra, P K, Nayak, Uma S, Sushma, T S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Fatal Outcome
Female
Humans
Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype
Influenza, Human - complications
Mediastinal Emphysema - diagnostic imaging
Mediastinal Emphysema - virology
Radiography
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Summary:Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is an uncommon pediatric emergency which usually occurs secondary to bronchial asthma in children. We report a case of spontaneous pneumomediastinum in a 7 year child following Swine Flu (H1N1) infection.
ISSN:0974-7559