Pneumomediastinum: An unusual complication after percutaneous nephrolithotomy

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...

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Main Authors: Cheng-Hsi Chang, Yeong-Chin Jou, Chiu-Hua Wu, Chi-Wen Hsieh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Tzu-Chi Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.tcmjmed.com/article.asp?issn=1016-3190;year=2017;volume=29;issue=2;spage=118;epage=120;aulast=Chang