Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in 3rd trimester of pregnancy
Balkan, M.E.; Alver, G.ök.
Annals of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Official Journal of the Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons of Asia 12(5): 362-364
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 1341-1098 PMID: 17095981 Document Number: 599680
A 25-year-old primiparous woman in her third trimester (36. week) of pregnancy presented with spontaneous pneumomediastinum and cervical subcutaneous emphysema. The patient's symptoms were completely resolved after 2 weeks of supportive management. A Caesarean section was performed in 40. week under general anaesthesia resulting in the birth of a healthy infant. Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is very rare and generally dangerous for a pregnant woman and infant.