A Rare Case of Pneumomediastinum after Eustachian Tube Dilation.

TitleA Rare Case of Pneumomediastinum after Eustachian Tube Dilation.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2021
AuthorsLong S, Obayemi A, Rameau A
JournalORL J Otorhinolaryngol Relat Spec
Volume83
Issue2
Pagination127-129
Date Published2021
ISSN1423-0275
KeywordsDilatation, Ear Diseases, Eustachian Tube, Humans, Mediastinal Emphysema
Abstract

Eustachian tube dilation (ETD) is a relatively new intervention for the treatment of eustachian tube dysfunction. Though it previously had no assigned billing code, the American Medical Association recently accepted a new Category I Current Procedural Terminology code application for ETD to be effective in January 2021. Reported complications are uncommon and usually minor. Herein, we present a rare case of massive pneumomediastinum following this procedure. Such major complications are critical to report as ETD becomes a more commonly practiced procedure.

DOI10.1159/000512857
Alternate JournalORL J Otorhinolaryngol Relat Spec
PubMed ID33550298