Postpartum Pneumomediastinum: an Uncommon Cause for Chest Pain. (21st November 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Revicky, Vladimir; Simpson, Paul; Fraser, David
• Other Names: Blackwell Sean Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Obstetrics and gynecology international. Volume 2010(2010)
• Publication Date: 2010-11-21
• Subjects: Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Generative organs, Female -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.1005
• DOI: 10.1155/2010/956142
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-9589

Abstract

Abstract : This case report refers to a 32-year-old primiparous woman with a mild asthma, who had a normal vaginal delivery in a birthing pool and developed an acute postpartum chest pain due to pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous chest emphysema. After 72 hours of observation, she was discharged home without any residual symptoms.