Spontaneous Retropharyngeal and Cervical Subcutaneous Emphysema in Adults

Mark S. Granich; Robert E. Klotz; Robert H. Lofgren; Rufus C. Partlow; Louise I. Digregorio

doi:10.1001/archotol.1983.00800240067013

Spontaneous Retropharyngeal and Cervical Subcutaneous Emphysema in Adults

Mark S. Granich, Robert E. Klotz, Robert H. Lofgren, Rufus C. Partlow, Louise I. Digregorio

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The presence of air in the retropharyngeal and cervical subcutaneous spaces of the neck in association with the acute onset of severe odynophagia and dysphagia is an uncommonly recognized initial feature of pneumomediastinum. Free air in the mediastinum extends into the neck via fascial planes. Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a self-limited disorder that can be confused with Boerhaave's syndrome (spontaneous esophageal perforation), which is potentially fatal. The diagnosis is established radiologically. (Arch Otolaryngol 1983;109:701-704)

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	701-704
Number of pages	4
Journal	Archives of Otolaryngology
Volume	109
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.1983.00800240067013
State	Published - Oct 1983
Externally published	Yes

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