Pneumomediastinum as a result amphetamine administration
Tomczak, M.łg.; Twardosz, K.; Szelerska-Twardosz, H.
Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska 73(1): 76-78
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 0867-7077 PMID: 16539188 Document Number: 584993
Two cases of pneumomediastinum were presented. Diagnosis was confirmed by plain chest X - ray and CT examination of the chest. None remarkable abnormality was found in a lung parenchyma or any other organs. Therefore the authors conclude that the direct cause of pneumomediastinum was psychostimulants administration--amphetamine. Typical treatment was successful.
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