Spontaneous pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema following cocaine inhalation and ecstasy ingestion

Samantha Jaensch; Sang Hwang; Tony Shih-Wei Kuo

doi:10.1155/2019/6972731

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema following cocaine inhalation and ecstasy ingestion

Samantha Jaensch, Sang Hwang, Tony Shih-Wei Kuo

Macquarie University Hospital

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Abstract

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 pleuritic chest pain one day after cocaine inhalation and ingesting ecstasy. Conservative supportive management is appropriate when this occurs spontaneously without radiological evidence of visceral perforation.

Original language	English
Article number	6972731
Pages (from-to)	1-4
Number of pages	4
Journal	Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Volume	2019
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/6972731
Publication status	Published - 2019

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Spontaneous pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema following cocaine inhalation and ecstasy ingestion

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