Pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, and pulmonary embolism

Nakia N Johnson; Alexander Toledo; Erin E Endom

doi:10.1016/j.pcl.2010.09.009

Pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, and pulmonary embolism

Pediatr Clin North Am. 2010 Dec;57(6):1357-83. doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2010.09.009.

Authors

Nakia N Johnson¹, Alexander Toledo, Erin E Endom

Affiliation

¹ Section of Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, 6621 Fannin, Suite A-210, Houston, TX 77030, USA.

PMID: 21111122
DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2010.09.009

Abstract

This article discusses pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, and pulmonary embolism in pediatric practice. Although children appear to have better outcomes than adults, the risk factors are substantial. Topics covered include the pathophysiology incidence, presentation, diagnosis, and management of these diseases.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Chest Pain* / diagnosis
Chest Pain* / epidemiology
Chest Pain* / etiology
Child
Diagnosis, Differential
Diagnostic Imaging
Humans
Incidence
Mediastinal Emphysema / complications*
Mediastinal Emphysema / diagnosis
Pneumothorax / complications*
Pneumothorax / diagnosis
Pulmonary Embolism / complications*
Pulmonary Embolism / diagnosis