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July 15, 2026The Indian Journal of Chest Diseases and Allied SciencesOpen Access

Pneumomediastinum Associated with Pregnancy: A Comprehensive Review of Clinical Presentation and Management

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JPJenish PatelARAthira RajeevZSZoya Sadiq

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Comprehensive review reveals management and symptoms of pneumomediastinum in pregnancy, indicating effective treatment strategies.

Key Points

  • The aim is to review the clinical presentation and management of pneumomediastinum during pregnancy.
  • Systematic search of PubMed for English articles from 1980 to 2023.
  • Reviewed 109 documented cases of pneumomediastinum during pregnancy.
  • Focused on pathophysiology, symptoms, and management guidelines.
  • Pneumomediastinum can occur during pregnancy, often linked to prolonged labor and pressure changes.
  • Triad of symptoms includes increased dyspnea, subcutaneous emphysema, and chest pain.
  • Diagnosis can be made with chest X-ray or CT scan; condition typically is self-limiting with conservative treatment.

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Patel et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a57242188b21df875480b11https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-11007-0195
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