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  • Title: Pneumomediastinum: an unusual complication of bronchial asthma in a young man.
    Author: van der Klooster JM, Grootendorst AF, Ophof PJ, Brouwers JW.
    Journal: Neth J Med; 1998 Apr; 52(4):150-4. PubMed ID: 9646625.
    Abstract:
    We report a patient with bronchial asthma who presented with pneumomediastinum, pneumopericardium, pneumoretroperitoneum, pneumorrhachis and extensive subcutaneous emphysema, after a period of coughing. Pathogenesis, diagnostic procedures and treatment of pneumomediastinum and its complications are discussed.
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