Open AccessSpontaneous Pneumomediastinum: An Uncommon Complication from an Augmented Physiological Belching (Imitating a TV Show Game)
Author(s) -
Shek KC,
Lo CM,
Ong KL,
Kam CW
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
hong kong journal of emergency medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.145
H-Index - 12
eISSN - 2309-5407
pISSN - 1024-9079
DOI - 10.1177/102490790501200201
Subject(s) - pneumomediastinum , medicine , front (military) , video game , complication , advertising , surgery , multimedia , engineering , mechanical engineering , computer science , business
Noisy belching in front of other people, often considered to be an impolite manner, may not be as harmless as it seems. We report on a patient who had spontaneous pneumomediastinum after intentional induction of noisy belching by rapid excessive intake of carbonated drinks (imitating the game played in a popular local television program “The Super Trio Continues…”). The clinical features, investigations and management of spontaneous pneumomediastinum are discussed.