title: Pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema unusual complications of blunt facial trauma.
abstract: We described a rare case of pneumomediastinum following an isolated facial trauma. Traumatic pneumomediastinum is usually secondary to a blunt or penetrating neck, chest or abdominal trauma.
authors.affiliation: Department ("Heart") of Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery, Presidio Ospedaliero "Pineta Grande", Castel Volturno, Caserta, Italy  ; C/So Secondigliano 519, 80144 Naples, Italy.
authors.forename: Giuseppe
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: De Luca
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Petteruti
authors.forename: Michela
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tanga
authors.forename: Antonella
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Luciano
authors.forename: Anna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lerro