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case_images: CXR confirmed the presence of free air in the pleural spaces and pneumomediastinum.
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case_images: Subsequently a chest X-ray (CXR) was obtained which demonstrated pneumomediastinum with air tracking superiorly into the pericardiac spaces (Figure 1).
case_images: CT scan reconfirmed pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema and ruled out esophageal injury.
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case_images: CT contrast reconfirmed pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema and ruled out esophageal injury (Figure 2).
case_images: CT chest demonstrating extension of air in the cervical region.
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case_images: It also demonstrated extension of air in the cervical region (Figure 3).
case_images: Normal CXR-resolution of free air in pleural spaces and pneumomediastinum.
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case_images: A repeat CXR done 2 weeks postpartum was normal and showed resolution of all findings (Figure 4).