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概要

Postpartum Pneumomediastinum and Subcutaneous Emphysema (Hamman’s Syndrome)

Awatuf Elshirif

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema (Hamman’s syndrome) are rare but potentially dangerous complication of labour, it is usually self-limiting and without any complication or recurrence. Published reports indicate that subsequent pregnancies pose no additional risk for recurrence.