Abstract
Spontaneous subcutaneous and mediastinal emphysema is a rare but potentially dangerous complication of delivery. The condition was observed in a 24-year-old, small and slightly-built primipara after vaginal delivery of a large infant.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Emphysema / diagnosis*
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Female
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Humans
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Mediastinal Emphysema / diagnosis*
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Mediastinal Emphysema / therapy
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Obstetric Labor Complications / diagnosis*
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Obstetric Labor Complications / therapy
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Pregnancy
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Subcutaneous Emphysema / diagnosis*
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Subcutaneous Emphysema / therapy