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Post partum pneumomediastinum.

B L Duffy1

  • 1Obstetric Anaesthetic Services, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia.

Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
|April 3, 2004
PubMed
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A prolonged second stage of labor led to subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum in a young woman. Symptoms resolved with conservative management, including oxygen and analgesics.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Pulmonary Medicine

Background:

  • Normal vaginal delivery can occasionally be complicated by rare conditions.
  • Prolonged second stage of labor is a risk factor for certain obstetric complications.

Observation:

  • A 19-year-old primigravida experienced a 90-minute second stage of labor.
  • Post-delivery, she developed dyspnea, facial, and neck swelling within two hours.

Findings:

  • Chest X-ray confirmed subcutaneous emphysema.
  • Pneumomediastinum was also detected.
  • Diagnosis: spontaneous pneumomediastinum secondary to prolonged labor.

Implications:

  • This case highlights a rare complication of prolonged labor.
  • Conservative management, including oxygen and analgesics, is effective.
  • Awareness of this condition is crucial for obstetric and pulmonary physicians.