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- Pneumomediastinum and cervical emphysema typically arise from trauma to the esophagus or chest, but can rarely occur during childbirth, with about 200 documented cases.
- This text discusses a new case and reviews the clinical symptoms, physiological mechanisms, and treatment options for these conditions.
- Due to potential symptoms like difficulty breathing and swallowing during labor, otolaryngologists should be familiar with these issues for appropriate recognition and management.
Article Abstract
Pneumomediastinum and cervical emphysema usually occur following esophageal or chest trauma. Rarely do they occur as a complication of childbirth, and only approximately 200 such cases have been reported in the literature worldwide. We describe a new case, and we review the clinical picture, pathophysiology, and management of these conditions. In view of the head and neck symptoms of pneumomediastinum and cervical emphysema during labor--which include dyspnea, cough, sore throat, pain on swallowing, and dysphagia--otolaryngologists might be consulted and should therefore be aware of these conditions in order to recognize and treat them.
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