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Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-085
Pneumomediastinum is a radiological finding that may be seen following thoracic trauma, yet its importance and follow-up imaging recommendations are not standardized. Additionally, there is limited evidence linking traumatic pneumomediastinum to injury that will require treatment.
To evaluate the rate of the positivity of esophagrams performed for post-traumatic pneumomediastinum and to determine the appropriate investigative procedures needed.
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Authors: Ramos Jennifer , Squires Judy
Keywords: Pneumomediastinum, Esophagram, Chest Computed Tomography (CT)
Final Pr. ID: Poster #: SCI-002
Pneumomediastinum is a relatively common cause of hospitalization in the pediatric population. In this study, we evaluate the effect of chest CT on the management of spontaneous pneumomediastinum in the pediatric age group. If chest CT can be shown to have no significant effect on management, then radiation dose to the patient can be decreased. Read More
Authors: Albers Brittany
Keywords: pneumomediastinum, radiation reduction, best practices