Spontaneous pneumomediastinum after balloon inflation presenting as dysphagia and odynophagia in a child

BMJ Case Reports 2026

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Authors: Pradeep Kumar Gunasekaran, Bharat Choudhary, Saketh Kadiveti, Pawan Kumar Garg
DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2025-270326
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References: 4

Abstract

A previously healthy boy in middle childhood presented to the paediatric emergency department with a 2-day history of dysphagia, odynophagia and neck pain. There were no complaints of fever, cough, coryza, dyspnoea, vomiting, pleuritic chest pain on inspiration or ear discharge. There was no history

Fields of Study & Subjects

Pneumothorax Barotrauma Emphysema Foreign Body Medical Cases Tracheal and airway disorders

Publication details

Journal / source
BMJ Case Reports
Volume
19
Issue
1
Pages
e270326–e270326
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN