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Mediastinal Pigtail Catheterization for Treatment of Pneumomediastinum in a COVID-19 Patient: A Case Report
Respiratory Case Reports ; 12(1):11-14, 2023.
Article in English | EMBASE | ID: covidwho-2291454
ABSTRACT
Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) is a decisive complication reported to be associated with COVID-19. Here, we present a case of SPM in a COVID-19positive patient that was not caused by any iatrogenic or known reasons. At the time of admission, the patient was COVID-positive and distressed. He was immediately subjected to hematological and radiological investigations (chest X-ray, HRCT), which confirmed pneumomediastinum. The patient was hypoxic and hypotensive even after receiving ionotropic support. Considering the patient's critical condition, a mediastinal pigtail catheterization was performed instead of a thoracotomy, and the catheter was in situ for nine days. Arterial blood gas was monitored during the hospital stay, and supplementary oxygen therapy was provided accordingly. The patient subsequently recovered and was discharged. Hence, SPM in this COVID patient was treated by pigtail catheterization, and major surgical interventions were avoided.Copyright © 2023 LookUs Scientific. All rights reserved.
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Full text: Available Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: EMBASE Type of study: Case report Language: English Journal: Respiratory Case Reports Year: 2023 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: EMBASE Type of study: Case report Language: English Journal: Respiratory Case Reports Year: 2023 Document Type: Article