[Pneumomediastinum as a result amphetamine administration]. / Narkotyki jako przyczyna odmy sródpiersiowej.

Two cases of pneumomediastinum were presented. Diagnosis was confirmed by plain chest X - ray and CT examination of the chest. None remarkable abnormality was found in a lung parenchyma or any other organs. Therefore the authors conclude that the direct cause of pneumomediastinum was psychostimulants administration--amphetamine. Typical treatment was successful.