Pneumomediastinum, bilateral pneumothorax and subcutaneous emphysema complicating acute silicosis

A case of acute silicosis complicating as spontaneous pneumomediastinum, bilateral pneumothorax and subcutaneous emphysema is described in a 35-year-old male engaged in stone crusher unit. Diagnosis was established on clinical and radiological assessment and supported by occupational history of the...

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Main Authors: Ramakant Dixit, Manoj Meena, Chetan B. Patil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine 2015-06-01
Series:International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
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Online Access:http://ijomeh.eu/Pneumomediastinum-bilateral-pneumothorax-and-subcutaneous-emphysema-complicating-acute-silicosis,2057,0,2.html