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CT image of the chest showing pneumomediastinum with air tracking laterally towards the left pleural space, and a large left pleural effusion.
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A contrast enhanced computed tomographic (CT) scan of the chest demonstrated pneumomediastinum, consolidation in the left lung and a large left pleural effusion, all of which were highly suspicious for esophageal perforation (Fig. 1).
CT image of the abdomen showing dilated loops of bowel and an incarcerated bowel loop in the right inguinal region.
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The scan was suggestive of an incarcerated hernia (Fig. 2).