A Case of Pneumorrhachis Associated with Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum and Subcutaneous Emphysema.
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2016.59.9.684
- Author:
Dong Gun LEE
1
;
Joo Geun JUNG
;
Jun Ook PARK
;
Mi Ra KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea. enthns@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pneumomediastinum;
Pneumorrhachis;
Subcutaneous emphysema
- MeSH:
Emphysema;
Epidural Space;
Mediastinal Emphysema*;
Mediastinum;
Pneumorrhachis*;
Pneumothorax;
Subcutaneous Emphysema*;
Valsalva Maneuver
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2016;59(9):684-687
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Pneumorrhachis or epidural emphysema is an uncommon finding observed in the spinal epidural space. Pneumorrhachis could be occasionally associated with pneumomediastinum or pneumothorax or subcutaneous emphysema. Probably this results from air that leaks from the mediastinum, which traverses through the fascial planes and intervertebral neural foramina. In particular, without any causes, these conditions rarely appear simultaneously with trauma, surgery, malignancy, anesthesiological interventions, or Valsalva maneuvers. We report a case of pneumorrhachis accompanied by spontaneous pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema that was resolved after conservative treatment.
