061121 TRACHEAL TEAR AFTER SEVERE COUGH

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061121 TRACHEAL TEAR AFTER SEVERE COUGH

Authored By: pedrad CSH, Radiologist, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taiwan.

Patient: 11 year old male

History: Cough; Short of breath

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Fig. 1: PA view

Images:

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Findings: 1. Linear air densities along superior mediastinum and
   continuation with bilateral deep cervical spaces,
   in favor of air leak.
2. Recommendation: Further evaluation with tracheal CT to
   exclude foreign body aspiration, if clinical necessary.
3. Spontaneous tracheal tear after severe cough may be
   considered if no known trauma history and foreign body.

Diagnosis: Tracheal tear after severe cough (No history of foreign body aspiration�or trauma).

Comments:

Most patients of spontaneous tracheal tear received conservative treatment.

CT scan may not necessary if we are sure that no foreign body aspiration.

By Dr. Tsao

--pedrad CSH, 2006-12-04 06:14:36

Additional Details:

Case Number: 7291529Last Updated: 02-19-2007
Rating:

2 ratings
Anatomy: Chest Pathology: Trauma
Modality: Conventional Radiograph

Access Level: Readable by all users
Keywords: air gas leak tear pneumomediastinum

ACR: 671.439Contained in:

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