Pneumomediastinum after rugby training

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Deutscher übersetzter Titel:Pneumomediastinum nach Rugbytraining
Autor:Haynes, R.J.; Evans, R.J.
Erschienen in:British journal of sports medicine
Veröffentlicht:27 (1993), 1, S. 37-38, Lit.
Format: Literatur (SPOLIT)
Publikationstyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
Medienart: Gedruckte Ressource
Sprache:Englisch
ISSN:0306-3674, 1473-0480
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Erfassungsnummer:PU199308066557
Quelle:BISp

Abstract

Forced expiration against a closed glottis (Valsalva manoeuvre), an event which occurs frequently in athletic exertion, can result in pneumomediastinum. Pneumomediastinum attributable to athletic activity, however, is reported infrequently, with only ten cases described in the literature. We believe this is the first reported case of pneumomediastinum occurring in a rugby player during training. Verf.-Referat