title: Pneumomediastinum after cocaine use: an unusual aetiology.
abstract: We describe an interesting case of pneumomediastinum secondary to cocaine abuse. The patient presented with severe chest pain following nasal inhalation of a large quantity of cocaine. Investigations revealed no chest injury; however oesophagitis was proven leading to a possible aetiology of oesophageal microperforation. After conservative management there was spontaneous resolution of the pneumomediastinum.
authors.affiliation: University Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
authors.forename: Kunal
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Chudasama
authors.affiliation: University Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
authors.forename: Marlon
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Seenath
authors.affiliation: University Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gourevitch