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Neumomediastino - Symptom

Nombres alternativos

Enfisema mediastínico

Síntomas:

Puede que no haya síntomas. Generalmente esta afección causa dolor torácico por detrás del esternón, el cual se puede irradiar hacia el cuello o los brazos. El dolor puede ser peor cuando uno toma una respiración o se traga algo.

Signos y exámenes:

Durante un examen físico, el médico puede sentir pequeñas burbujas de aire bajo la piel del tórax, los brazos o el cuello. Se puede realizar una radiografía de tórax o un TC de tórax para confirmar si hay aire en el mediastino y ayudar a diagnosticar un agujero en la tráquea o el esófago.

  • Reviewed last on: 9/15/2010
  • Denis Hadjiliadis, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Park DR, Vallieres E. Pneumomediastinum and mediastinitis. In: Mason RJ, Broaddus VC, Martin TR, et al, eds. Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2010: chap 77.

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