التفاصيل البيبلوغرافية
| العنوان: |
Protracted Labor Complicated by Pneumomediastinum and Subcutaneous Emphysema: A Rare Case Report and Management Considerations. |
| المؤلفون: |
Inesse, Ait Amara, Ilaria, Ruggiano, Camille, Olivier |
| المصدر: |
American Journal of Case Reports; 10/22/2023, Vol. 24, p1-4, 4p |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
SUBCUTANEOUS emphysema, LABOR complications (Obstetrics), PNEUMOMEDIASTINUM, SYMPTOMS, HOSPITAL wards, PULMONARY embolism |
| مستخلص: |
Objective: Rare disease. Background: Spontaneous pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema (Hamman's syndrome) presents with sudden and life-threatening symptoms. Clinical signs include crackles that synchronize with the heartbeat on chest auscultation (Hamman's sign). This report describes the case of a 29-year-old woman with a protracted second stage of labor at 40 weeks of pregnancy with postpartum dyspnea, acute chest pain, and surgical emphysema due to pneumomediastinum (Hamman's syndrome). Case Report: This case report describes the case of a 29-year-old primigravida admitted to the hospital ward for spontaneous labor at 40 weeks of pregnancy. Due to a protracted second stage of labor, the delivery was assisted by Thierry's spatulas. Shortly after delivery, the patient developed dyspnea associated with subcutaneous emphysema in the inferior part of the face, neck, and anterior chest wall. As the clinical evaluation showed no signs of severity, we performed a chest X-ray, which confirmed the diagnosis of pneumomediastinum (Hamman's syndrome), excluded any other life-threatening condition, and led to a conservative treatment approach. Conclusions: This report presents a rare association between protracted labor and Hamman's syndrome and highlights the importance of rapid diagnosis and management. In this case, the postpartum presentation was distinguished from pulmonary embolism, and emergency life-saving management was initiated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
|
Copyright of American Journal of Case Reports is the property of International Scientific Literature, Inc and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) |
| قاعدة البيانات: |
Complementary Index |
