Editorial
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World J Clin Cases. May 26, 2024; 12(15): 2479-2481
Published online May 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i15.2479
Mediastinal emphysema in the context of perforated gastric ulcer
Debkumar Chowdhury
Debkumar Chowdhury, Department of Emergency Medicine, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester M23 9LT, United Kingdom
Author contributions: Chowdhury D wrote and revised the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Debkumar Chowdhury, MBChB, MSc, Academic Editor, Academic Fellow, Attending Doctor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Wythenshawe Hospital, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LT, United Kingdom. dc7740@my.bristol.ac.uk
Received: February 21, 2024
Revised: April 9, 2024
Accepted: April 11, 2024
Published online: May 26, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: It is critically important that the cause of pneumomediastinum is investigated in a timely fashion to ensure that the ensuing comorbidity and mortality is reduced. This editorial highlights the need for early dedicated imaging to ascertain the underlying cause.