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Spontaneous pneumomediastinum with alteration in voice

  • Duncan Sleeman (a1) and Robin Turner (a2)
Abstract

A case of spontaneous pneumomediastinum, with symptoms restricted to the neck is presented. The clinical details and complications are described.

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Dr Duncan Sleeman, MD, FDS, ENT Department, Princess Margaret Hospital, Okus Road, Swindon, Wilts SN1 4JU
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology
  • ISSN: 0022-2151
  • EISSN: 1748-5460
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