Subcutaneous Emphysema and Pneumomediastinum in COVID-19 Nonmechanically ventilated Patients, a case series study

Authors

  • Mohammad Abdelrahman Hussein, Khaled M. Awadalla, Tarek Mohamed Afifi, Sayed Abd Elsabour Kinawy, Moustafa F Aboollo Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48047/

Keywords:

COVID-19, Pneumomediastinum, Pneumothorax, Subcutaneous Emphysema.

Abstract

Background: Subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum are unusual consequences in severe acute respiratory syndrome but in COVID-19 patients increased frequency was found, especially in advanced stages with considerable mortality which may represent a prediction of poor prognosis in this group of people.

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Published

2020-12-26

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 11 (2020): volume 11 issue 11 (2020)

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