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Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum: Clinical Experience of 24 Patients in Two Medical Center

자연성 종격동 기종: 두 병원에서의 임상 경험 24예

  • Moon, Hyeon-Jong (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center)
  • 문현종 (시립보라매병원 흉부외과)
  • Received : 2010.09.30
  • Accepted : 2010.11.15
  • Published : 2010.12.05

Abstract

Background: Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is an uncommon disorder with few cases reported. It usually occurs in young males and has benign self-limiting course without any apparent concomitant factor. It is seen after intrathoracic pressure changes leading to alveolar rupture. The clinical experiences of two medical centers were reviewed to aid in optimal management. Material and Method: Retrospective review between March 2003 and August 2010 with spontaneous pneumomediastinum patients was performed. Result: 24 patients were identified with a diagnosis of spontaneous pneumomediastinum. These 24 patients were comprised of 18 men and 6 women with mean age 18.9 years (range 10 ~ 33). The major initial complaints were chest pain (79.2%), throat pain (62.5%), and subcutaneous emphysema (41.7%). The triggering events were exercise (16.7%), coughing (12.5%) and vomiting (12.5%). No apparent triggering event was noted in 54.2% of patients. In all cases, chest radiograph and computed tomography was done. Diagnostic computed tomography was required in 25%. White blood cell counts and C-reactive protein (CRP) were checked, and their initial mean values were $9,790{\pm}3,240/{\mu}L$ Land $1.31{\pm}1.71mg/dL$, final mean values were $5,440{\pm}1,665/{\mu}L$ Land $0.72{\pm}0.73mg/dL$, respectively. 23 patients were admitted (average $5.0{\pm}1.8$) and the symptoms were self-limiting in all cases without complications. Conclusion: Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a benign condition with mild inflammatory signs that often presents with chest or throat pain. Secondary causes must be ruled out to avoid an unfavorable outcome with less invasive study. Because of very rare complications and recurrence, outpatient basis and shortened hospitalization may be feasible.

배경: 자연성 종격동 기종은 드문 질환으로 세계적으로 보고된 환자도 적다. 주로 젊은 남자에서 발병하며 양성의 자연 치유 경과의 질환으로 어떤 특별한 이유 없이 일어난다. 폐기포 파열을 일으키는 흉강내 압력 변화 이후 나타나게 된다. 두 병원의 임상 경험을 분석하여 적정한 치료에 도움이 되고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 후향적으로 2003년 3월부터 2010년 8월까지 자연성 종격동 기종 환자들을 연구하였다. 결과: 24명의 환자가 자연성 종격동 기종으로 진단되었다. 이들 24명의 환자는 18명의 남자와 6명의 여자로 구성되었고, 평균 나이는 18.9세였다(범위 10~33살). 초기 주요 증상은 흉부 통증(79.2%), 이후 통증(62.5%), 피하 기종(4 1.7%)이었고 유발 인자로 운동(16.7%), 기침(12.5%), 구토(12.5%) 등이었고 유발 인자가 없는 경우가 54.2%였다. 모든 환자에서 흉부 단순 촬영과 단층 촬영이 이루어졌으며, 25% 환자에서 진단을 위해 단층 촬영이 필요하였다. 백혈구 수치와 C반응 단백(CRP)가 측정되었는데 초기 평균 수치는 각각 $9,790{\pm}3,240/{\mu}L$$1.31{\pm}1.71mg/dL$, 최종 평균 수치는 $5,440{\pm}1,665/{\mu}L$$0.72{\pm}0.73mg/dL$이었다. 23명의 환자가 입원하였으며(평균 $5.0{\pm}1.8$일) 증상은 자연 치유되었으며 합병증은 없었다. 결론: 자연성 종격동 기종은 약한 염증성 증세를 보이는 양성 질환이며 종종 흉부 또는 인후 통증을 나타낸다. 바람직하지 못한 결과를 방지하기 위하여 비침습적인 검사로 이차성 원인이 배제되어야 한다. 합병증과 재발이 거의 없는 관계로 증상에 따라 외래 진료나 단기적인 입원이 합당하다고 하겠다.

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