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==Overview==
==Overview==
Pneumomediastinum is considered a benign condition and does not require surgical intervention in uncomplicated cases. Surgical treatment varies from minor skin incision or [[Chest tube|chest tube drainage]] to major VATS (Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery) or [[thoracotomy]] depending on the amount and location of air present in the [[mediastinum]].
Pneumomediastinum is considered a benign condition and does not require surgical intervention in uncomplicated cases. Surgical treatment varies from minor skin incision or [[Chest tube|chest tube drainage]] to major [[VATS (Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery)]] or [[thoracotomy]] depending on the amount and location of air present in the [[mediastinum]].


==Surgery==
==Surgery==

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Trusha Tank, M.D.[2]

Overview

Pneumomediastinum is considered a benign condition and does not require surgical intervention in uncomplicated cases. Surgical treatment varies from minor skin incision or chest tube drainage to major VATS (Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery) or thoracotomy depending on the amount and location of air present in the mediastinum.

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References

  1. Macia I, Moya J, Ramos R, Morera R, Escobar I, Saumench J, Perna V, Rivas F (June 2007). "Spontaneous pneumomediastinum: 41 cases". Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 31 (6): 1110–4. doi:10.1016/j.ejcts.2007.03.008. PMID 17420139.
  2. Perna V, Vilà E, Guelbenzu JJ, Amat I (March 2010). "Pneumomediastinum: is this really a benign entity? When it can be considered as spontaneous? Our experience in 47 adult patients". Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 37 (3): 573–5. doi:10.1016/j.ejcts.2009.08.002. PMID 19748792.

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