Postpartum Pneumomediastinum and Subcutaneous Emphysema: Two Case Reports

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum associated with subcutaneous emphysema is a rare condition also known as Hamman's syndrome. It can also be seen postpartum. We present two cases of subcutaneous emphysema associated with childbirth in nulliparous women, both of which resolved spontaneously.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Shivanthi Kandiah, Harish Iswariah, Stephen Elgey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/735154

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