Ecstasy induced pneumomediastinum.
K. Rezvani, Arvinder S Kurbaan, D. Brenton
Thorax September 1, 1996 DOI: 10.1136/thx.51.9.960 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 2 |
| Population | People who used Ecstasy recreationally |
| Topics | MDMA Mescaline |
| Keywords | Pneumomediastinum Recreational drug Hallucinogen Mephedrone Amphetamine Recreational use Illicit drug Pneumothorax, barotrauma, emphysema |
| Citations | 19 |
| Key findings | Ecstasy use can cause pneumomediastinum, a condition that requires early diagnosis and appropriate management. |
Abstract
Two cases are reported of pneumomediastinum induced by the use of Ecstasy, a semi-synthetic hallucinogenic compound related to amphetamine and mescaline which has become established as a recreational drug in the UK since the late 1980s. Both cases recovered without incident, but it is important that the possible complications of this drug be publicised so that at risk subjects can be diagnosed early and managed appropriately.