Two Cases of Spontaneous Cervical Emphysema

Yozo Okabe; Yasuyuki Kimura; Toshiro Nishimura; Tomokazu Yoshizaki; Mitsuru Furukawa; Kenji Ohomura

doi:10.2468/jbes.43.457

Yozo Okabe, Yasuyuki Kimura, Toshiro Nishimura, Tomokazu Yoshizaki, Mitsuru Furukawa, Kenji Ohomura

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1992 Volume 43 Issue 5 Pages 457-461

DOI https://doi.org/10.2468/jbes.43.457

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Abstract

Two cases of spontaneous cervical emphysema are presented. These cases are considered to be spontaneous pneumomediastinum emphysema restricted to the neck. The etiology is related to the rupture of terminal alveoli and dissection of air along the pulmonary vasculature. The differential diagnosis and treatment of this rare condition are discussed.

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