PMC6530200_01
CXR confirmed the presence of free air in the pleural spaces and pneumomediastinum.
CRIOG2019-4093768.001.jpg
PMC6530200_01_CRIOG2019-4093768.001.jpg
fig1
Subsequently a chest X-ray (CXR) was obtained which demonstrated pneumomediastinum with air tracking superiorly into the pericardiac spaces (Figure 1).
CT scan reconfirmed pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema and ruled out esophageal injury.
CRIOG2019-4093768.002.jpg
PMC6530200_01_CRIOG2019-4093768.002.jpg
fig2
CT contrast reconfirmed pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema and ruled out esophageal injury (Figure 2).
CT chest demonstrating extension of air in the cervical region.
CRIOG2019-4093768.003.jpg
PMC6530200_01_CRIOG2019-4093768.003.jpg
fig3
It also demonstrated extension of air in the cervical region (Figure 3).
Normal CXR-resolution of free air in pleural spaces and pneumomediastinum.
CRIOG2019-4093768.004.jpg
PMC6530200_01_CRIOG2019-4093768.004.jpg
fig4
A repeat CXR done 2 weeks postpartum was normal and showed resolution of all findings (Figure 4).