Spontaneous pneumomediastinum and diabetic ketoacidosis

Med J Aust. 1997 Mar 3;166(5):245-6. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1997.tb140104.x.

Abstract

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a rare complication of diabetic ketoacidosis. We report two patients with this complication who presented to a Sydney hospital within one week. Although both patients were young backpackers, staying at the same hostel, we believe this was coincidental.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Auscultation
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / complications*
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis / blood
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mediastinal Emphysema / diagnostic imaging
  • Mediastinal Emphysema / etiology*
  • Prognosis
  • Radiography
  • Respiratory Sounds
  • Walking