Síndrome de Hamman / Hamman syndrome
Acta méd. colomb
;
41(3): 206-210, jul.-set. 2016. tab, graf
Article
in Spanish
| LILACS, COLNAL
| ID: biblio-949515
RESUMEN
Resumen Se conoce como Síndrome de Hamman al neumomediastino espontáneo. Condición considerada benigna, autolimitada y poco reportada en la literatura nacional e internacional. Es probable que exista un subregistro o no se dé a conocer lo suficiente. Debe tenerse en cuenta en todo paciente joven que ingrese a los servicios de urgencias por dolor torácico, disnea y enfisema subcutáneo. El diagnóstico se realiza por sospecha clínica y se confirma con los rayos x de tórax. El tratamiento es netamente conservador. Presentamos un caso ilustrativo de esta condición que se presentó en un joven después de un episodio paroxístico de tos ocasionado por contacto con gasolina. Su condición previa era completamente normal. (Acta Med Colomb 2016; 41 206-210).
ABSTRACT
Abstract Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is known as Hamman's syndrome. This condition is considered benign, self-limited and is little reported in the national and international literature. It is probably underreported or is not enough publicized. It must be considered in every young patient admitted to the emergency department with chest pain, dyspnea and subcutaneous emphysema. The diagnosis is made by clinical suspicion and is confirmed by chest X-rays. The treatment is clearly conservative. An illustrative case of this condition that occurred in a young man after a paroxysmal coughing episode caused by contact with gasoline is presented. Its previous condition was completely normal. (Acta Med Colomb 2016; 41 206-210).
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Mediastinal Emphysema
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Acta méd. colomb
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Colombia
Institution/Affiliation country:
Clínica Mediláser/CO
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Servicio de Hospitalización de Medicina Interna/CO
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Servicio de Medicina Interna/CO
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Servicio de Urgencias/CO
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