Bansal B C, Abramo T J
Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas 75235-9063, USA.
Am J Emerg Med. 1997 Oct;15(6):573-5. doi: 10.1016/s0735-6757(97)90160-1.
A case of subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum as a result of child abuse is presented to add to the spectrum of findings associated with child maltreatment. This case is a reminder that although most cases of subcutaneous emphysema resolve uneventfully, there still needs to be an aggressive search for a cause. In addition, in the pediatric age group, the history given should be carefully verified as being plausible because of the possibility that child abuse may be the true etiology.
本文报告一例因虐待儿童导致皮下气肿和纵隔气肿的病例，以补充与虐待儿童相关的一系列发现。该病例提醒我们，尽管大多数皮下气肿病例可顺利痊愈，但仍需积极寻找病因。此外，在儿科年龄组中，由于虐待儿童可能是真正病因，因此应仔细核实所提供病史的可信度。
