Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum and Subcutaneous Emphysema following Cocaine Inhalation and Ecstasy Ingestion

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) and subcutaneous emphysema are rare complications of illicit drug abuse. Thorough history, examination, and investigations are required to rule out fatal complications such as oesophageal perforation. We present a case of a 21-year-old male presenting with pleurit...

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Main Authors: Samantha Jaensch, Sang Hwang, Tony Shih-Wei Kuo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/6972731