Neumotórax y neumomediastino espontáneo asociado a neumonía grave por COVID-19. Reporte de caso

Johan Azañero-Haro; Liliana Chambi; Alonso Soto

doi:10.20453/rmh.v36i1.5493

Neumotórax y neumomediastino espontáneo asociado a neumonía grave por COVID-19. Reporte de caso

Translated title of the contribution: Spontaneous pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum associated with severe COVID-19 pneumonia. A case report

Johan Azañero-Haro
, Liliana Chambi
, Alonso Soto

Hospital Nacional Hipolito Unanue
Universidad Científica del Sur

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Abstract

During the COVID-19 pandemic, acute respiratory failure, often associated with acute respiratory distress syndrome, required a broad differential diagnosis that demanded several therapeutic interventions. We present the case of a 41-year-old with COVID-19 who presented pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum. The insertion of a chest tube immediately improved his respiratory distress. Followup images revealed the resolution of the pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum. This case emphasizes the potentially lethal complications of spontaneous pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum in COVID-19 patients.

Translated title of the contribution	Spontaneous pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum associated with severe COVID-19 pneumonia. A case report
Original language	Spanish
Pages (from-to)	50-56
Number of pages	7
Journal	Revista Medica Herediana
Volume	36
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.20453/rmh.v36i1.5493
State	Published - Jan 2025
Externally published	Yes

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