Abstract
Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is usually a benign, self-limiting condition in which retrosternal chest pain is the most common complaint and subcutaneous emphysema is the most prevalent physical finding. Chest radiographs confirm the diagnosis. A case report of a 19-year-old college swimmer who initially reported anterior neck pain demonstrates the importance of avoiding complications such as pneumothorax with careful monitoring, outpatient management, and cessation of athletic activities. After 7 to 10 days patients can slowly resume sports if symptoms do not recur.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 67-71 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Physician and Sportsmedicine |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Oct 1 1999 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
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Neck pain and dyspnea in a swimmer : Spontaneous pneumomediastinum presentation and return-to-play considerations. / Ferro, Richard T.; McKeag, Douglas.
In: Physician and Sportsmedicine, Vol. 27, No. 10, 01.10.1999, p. 67-71.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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