Dedicated esophageal imaging may be unnecessary in marijuana-associated spontaneous pneumomediastinum: Findings from a retrospective cohort study

BackgroundMarijuana use has become more common since its legalization, as have reports of marijuana-associated spontaneous pneumomediastinum. Non-spontaneous causes such as esophageal perforation are often ruled out on presentation due to the severe consequences of untreated disease. Here we seek to...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Surgery
Main Authors:	Irene Yu, Kaity Tung, Ryanne Dugan, Robert Thamer Qaqish, Yaron Perry
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-02-01
Subjects:	marijuana pneumomediastinum marijuana-associated pneumomediastinum esophagram barotrauma
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2023.1043729/full