Pneumomediastinum is a rare clinical finding, but one which can be the source of significant concern for clinicians. By presenting 3 such cases, we highlight that pneumomediastinum can complicate the course of a severe coronavirus disease 2019 infection but emphasize that conservative management is the first-line method of treatment, with gradual resorption of the air from the tissues. It is important to be alert to the development of pneumothorax, which will require drainage.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7454539 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezaa222 | DOI Listing |
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