Chonnam Med J.  2018 Sep;54(3):199-200. 10.4068/cmj.2018.54.3.199.

Pneumomediastinum after Forceful Vomiting in a Patient with Diabetic Ketoacidosis

• Kim DH
• Yu TY
• Cho CG

• KMID: 2420890
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4068/cmj.2018.54.3.199

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Diabetic Ketoacidosis*
Humans
Mediastinal Emphysema*
Vomiting*

Figure

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  FIG. 1 AP chest radiograph showing mediastinal air along both cardiac borders and extending up both sides of the neck.

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  FIG. 2 Computed tomography scan of the chest showing air in the soft tissues of the neck (A) and within the anterior mediastinum (B).

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