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Pneumomediastinum following spontaneous vaginal delivery: report of a rare phenomenon.
- Source :
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Journal of Surgical Case Reports . Jun2020, Vol. 2020 Issue 6, p1-3. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Pneumomediastinum is the presence of mediastinal air, which raises concern for life-threatening conditions such as esophageal perforation and mediastinitis. Here, we described the case of a young female with no previous past medical history, who developed spontaneous pneumomediastinum following uncomplicated spontaneous vaginal delivery (SVD) giving birth to a healthy newborn at full term. The incidence of benign pneumomediastinum following SVD is estimated at 1 in 100 000 deliveries. This case explores the etiology of this rare presentation, recommends essential investigations and advises on pertinent clinical considerations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *MEDIASTINITIS
*PNEUMOMEDIASTINUM
*ETIOLOGY of diseases
*GASTROINTESTINAL surgery
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20428812
- Volume :
- 2020
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Surgical Case Reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 144757458
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjaa076