title: The Macklin effect--pneumomediastinum and pneumopericardium following blunt chest trauma.
abstract: Pneumomediastinum and pneumopericardium following blunt chest trauma are rare. Diagnosis is by chest radiograph and CT Scan. They have to be identified and treated accordingly. Usually, pneumomediastinum and pneumopericardium are self-limiting requiring no specific therapy. However, vigilance and a continuous monitoring of the vital signs are necessary.
authors.affiliation: Department of ORL-HNS, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, 16150 Kelantan, Malaysia.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Baharudin
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Sayuti
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Shahid
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*; D011026:Pneumopericardium / Q000209:etiology*; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*