Aix-Marseille Univ, Marseille, France.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2012 May;41(5):1199-201. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezr135. Epub 2012 Jan 26.
Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SP) is defined as the presence of free air in mediastinal space without any apparent cause. This rare entity is most likely to occur in young males often related to an episode of vomiting, asthma or sustained physical activity. SP usually resolves spontaneously in few days of treatment based on rest and analgesia. Complications are extremely rare. Its recurrence has been poorly reported but seems exceptional. We present a case of recurrent SP occurring in a 21-year-old male with a mental deficiency. The recurrence occurred after a free-interval of 12 months. We proposed a literature review.
自发性纵隔气肿 (SP) 定义为纵隔空间存在自由气体，而无明显原因。这种罕见的疾病最常发生于年轻男性，常与呕吐、哮喘或持续体力活动有关。SP 通常在休息和止痛的基础上几天内自行消退。并发症极为罕见。其复发报道甚少，但似乎较为罕见。我们报告了一例 21 岁智力缺陷男性的复发性 SP。复发发生在 12 个月的无间隔期后。我们提出了文献复习。
