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Antero-posterior X-ray showing pneumomediastinum with an orogastric tube in-situ.
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FIG1
However, a chest X-ray showed OGT in the mediastinum, and thus, the tube was removed (Figure 1).
CT of the chest (axial view) showing pneumomediastinum.
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FIG2
CT of the neck and chest without contrast was performed and revealed pneumomediastinum with possible mid-thoracic esophageal perforation (Figure 2).