title: [A report of 29 cases of silicosis complicated with mediastinal emphysema].
abstract: The experience to treat SCME in the past twenty-three years was reported. The method of upper mediastinotomy for saving the patients was introduced. The authors suggested control of the pulmonary infection and appropriate treatment of pneumothorax are important in preventing the occurrence of mediastinal emphysema.
authors.affiliation: Centre to Prevention and Treatment Pneumoconisis for Metallurgical workers, Zhejiang.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Yan
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: W Z
authors.initials: WZ
authors.lastname: Guo
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012829:Silicosis / Q000150:complications*