March 3, 2026

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

Key Points

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum leads to symptoms of dysphagia and odynophagia in this child.
The boy showed neck pain while having no fever, cough, or respiratory distress.
Observation occurred in a paediatric emergency department setting, highlighting the need for immediate assessment.
Adverse events can arise from procedures like balloon inflation, necessitating further awareness.

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

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Authors

Pradeep Kumar Gunasekaran

Bharat Choudhary

Saketh Kadiveti

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BMJ Case Reports

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All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur

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

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