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Spontaneous Mediastinal Emphysema Associated with the Use of Synthetic Cannabinoid (Bonsai).

Efsun Gonca Uğur Chousein1, Sinem İliaz1, Merve Nizam1, Sakine Öztürk1, Emel Çağlar1.   

Abstract

Spontaneous Mediastinal Emphysema (SME), which is a rarely seen case is defined as the detection of free air in the mediastinum without any trauma. Although rare, some cases secondary to drug use have been reported. In this study, two SME cases that developed due to the use of a synthetic cannabinoid known as "bonzai", which has recently become widespread in Turkey, are presented. We would like to emphasize that SME should also be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients who present with the symptoms of chest pain and dyspnea and have a history of drug use.

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Keywords:  Mediastinal emphysema; drug use; synthetic cannabinoid

Year:  2015        PMID: 29404121      PMCID: PMC5792113          DOI: 10.5578/ttj.17.1.008

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Turk Thorac J        ISSN: 2148-7197


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