title: Pneumomediastinum due to venturi system during microlaryngoscopy.
abstract: This is a case report of pneumomediastinum and surgical emphysema following the use of venturi jet ventilation during microlaryngoscopy. The patient recovered spontaneously and no active measures were taken. A review of the literature was made for the complications of the venturi jet system during this procedure and precautions for avoiding these complications were stressed.
authors.affiliation: Jordan University Hospital, Amman.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Badran
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jamal
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D006611:High-Frequency Jet Ventilation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D008297:Male; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*