Tension pneumomediastinum with hemodynamic failure is a rare but life-threatening condition. Rapid decompression of the mediastinum by drainage is essential to save the patient's life. This report presents a case of tension pneumomediastinum that developed during conservative management of a pneumomediastinum associated with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Endoscopically guided mediastinal drainage was successfully performed in the emergency situation of tension pneumomediastinum. Using the semi-flexible fiberscope inserted through a subxiphoid approach, the drainage catheter was easily and safely placed at the appropriate site in the mediastinum. Good mediastinal decompression was achieved, and the patient was out of this critical condition.
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