Pneumomediastinum in labor.
We describe pneumomediastinum in a primigravida with delay in the second stage of labor. The pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management are reviewed.
Gemer
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon, Israel.
Popescu
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Lebowits
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Segal
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007748:Labor Stage, Second / Q000502:physiology; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014620:Vacuum Extraction, Obstetrical