Etiologies of Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum in Children of Different Ages

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM), while rare, is probably underestimated in children. Treatments for SPM target the underlying disease and trigger factors. This study aimed to analyze the etiology of SPM in different age groups. Methods: A total of 18 children with SPM were analyzed in the Childr...

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Main Authors: Chia-Ying Lee, Chou-Chieh Wu, Ching-Yuang Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2009-10-01
Series:Pediatrics and Neonatology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1875957209600620