title: Spontaneous retropharyngeal and cervical emphysema: a rare singer's injury.
abstract: Spontaneous retropharyngeal and cervical emphysema is rare. We describe a case that was unusual in its etiology: the result of singing. Although this condition is usually benign, hospital admission for close observation and supportive therapy is prudent.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, South Infirmary-Victoria Hospital, Cork, Ireland. shiner1@eircom.net
authors.forename: Neville P
authors.initials: NP
authors.lastname: Shine
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lacy
authors.forename: Brendan
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Conlon
authors.forename: Donald
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: McShane
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D009146:Music; D009333:Neck / Q000473:pathology*; D019547:Neck Pain / Q000209:etiology; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D013997:Time Factors; D014827:Vocal Cords / Q000473:pathology*; D014832:Voice Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology