Spontaneous neonatal pneumomediastinum: the "spinnaker sail" sign.
Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a rare condition in the newborn, not associated with identifiable trauma or mechanical ventilation. It is diagnosed by a combination of physical examination and confirmatory chest radiograph, with various recognized signs identifiable in this condition. We report the case of a male neonate, who had pneumomediastinum confirmed by the presence of a wind blown spinnaker sail sign and was managed conservatively. We also reviewed the literature.
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany. lawaltaiwosurgery@yahoo.com
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D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D019102:Infant, Very Low Birth Weight; D008297:Male; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy / Q000379:methods; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration / Q000379:methods; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome