Pneumomediastinum associated with cocaine abuse: a case report and review of the literature.
A case of pneumomediastinum following inhalation of cocaine alkaloid (free-base) is reported. This is the third reported case in the literature. The presumed mechanism is barotrauma secondary to vigorous inhalation for valsalva maneuvers.
D000328:Adult; D003042:Cocaine; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications*
D003042:Cocaine