| Literature DB >> 28757778 |
Cheng-Hsi Chang1, Yeong-Chin Jou1, Chiu-Hua Wu1, Chi-Wen Hsieh1.
Abstract
Pneumomediastinum is the presence of air within the mediastinum. It is usually caused by a respiratory tract disorder, esophageal erosion, bowel perforation, or gastrointestinal tract endoscopic procedure. Pneumomediastinum following urological endoscopic surgery is very uncommon. Here, we report an unusual case of pneumomediastinum in a 55-year-old female following percutaneous nephrolithotomy for renal and ureteral stones. The patient recovered well with supportive treatment with oxygen.Entities:
Keywords: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy; Pneumomediastinum; Renal calculi
Year: 2017 PMID: 28757778 PMCID: PMC5509207 DOI: 10.4103/tcmj.tcmj_24_17
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ci Ji Yi Xue Za Zhi