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Encysted Pneumomediastinum With Septations Following Talc Pleurodesis for a Secondary Spontaneous Pneumothorax

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Encysted pneumomediastinum with septations is an extremely rare phenomenon. Talc treatment can leak through fistulous tracts to the mediastinum, walling off air collection, which is not commonly described in the literature. Clinicians should be aware of this complication, as these can be easily missed, causing complications.

Source: Respirology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/rcr2.70123

Authors: Sugeesha Wickramasinghe, Sanjeewa Hettiarachchi, Susan Kearney, Sharada Gudur

Institution: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Language: English

Topic: Pneumothorax, Barotrauma, Emphysema

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,130