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Sagittal multiplanar reformatted spiral computed tomograpic (Soft tissue window) view demonstrating pneumorrhachis at cervical and dorsal spine.
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Computed tomography not only confirmed the presence of pneumomediastinum, mild left pneumothorax and air in the subcutaneous plane of the trunk and neck, but also demonstrated a linear radiolucent stripe in the spinal canal corresponding to epidural emphysema (pneumorrhachis) (Figure 1, 2).
Axial computed tomograpic (Soft tissue window) view demonstrating extradural air collection in upper dorsal spine.
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Computed tomography not only confirmed the presence of pneumomediastinum, mild left pneumothorax and air in the subcutaneous plane of the trunk and neck, but also demonstrated a linear radiolucent stripe in the spinal canal corresponding to epidural emphysema (pneumorrhachis) (Figure 1, 2).