Labor complicated by spontaneous emphysema

Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 1987;66(6):567-8. doi: 10.3109/00016348709015738.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Emphysema / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mediastinal Emphysema / diagnosis*
  • Mediastinal Emphysema / therapy
  • Obstetric Labor Complications / diagnosis*
  • Obstetric Labor Complications / therapy
  • Pregnancy
  • Subcutaneous Emphysema / diagnosis*
  • Subcutaneous Emphysema / therapy