International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 3, Issue 1 , Pages 35-38 , January 2008

Subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum and epidural emphysema in a child due to foreign body aspiration mimicking croup syndrome

Received 26 May 2006 ,Revised 26 September 2007 ,Accepted 28 September 2007.

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    Chest X-ray examination at the admission showed bilateral hyperinflation.

    Chest X-ray examination at the admission showed bilateral hyperinflation.

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    Chest X-ray examination at 12th hour of admission: subcutaneous emphysema around the cervical region and pneumomediastinum.

    Chest X-ray examination at 12th hour of admission: subcutaneous emphysema around the cervical region and pneumomediastinum.

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    Thorax computerized tomography demonstrated pneumomediastinum and epidural emphysema at the T8–T9 level.

    Thorax computerized tomography demonstrated pneumomediastinum and epidural emphysema at the T8–T9 level.

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    Plastic toy part removed from the trachea.

    Plastic toy part removed from the trachea.

PII: S1871-4048(07)00076-7

doi: 10.1016/j.pedex.2007.09.005

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 3, Issue 1 , Pages 35-38 , January 2008

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