Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in a term neonate - case report.

Published in: Clinical case reports (2017)

Pneumomediastinum after birth, without birth injury or resuscitation maneuvers, is an unusual situation that can present with grunting, deafening of cardiac sounds, and bulging of the hemithorax. If clinical condition allows, conservative approach is advised even if the pneumomediastinum does not spontaneously resolve in 1 or 2 days.

Keyphrases

gestational age
case report
cardiac arrest
preterm birth
preterm infants
left ventricular
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
septic shock