title: Postpartum pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema: two case reports.
abstract: Spontaneous pneumomediastinum associated with subcutaneous emphysema is a rare condition also known as Hamman's syndrome. It can also be seen postpartum. We present two cases of subcutaneous emphysema associated with childbirth in nulliparous women, both of which resolved spontaneously.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Redland Hospital, QLD 4163, Australia.
authors.forename: Shivanthi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kandiah
authors.forename: Harish
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Iswariah
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Elgey