A Rare Case of Pneumomediastinum After Blown Tire

Subcutaneous facial emphysema is a well-known consequence of oral and maxillofacial traumatic injury. In some rare cases, the subcutaneous air collection could spread through retropharyngeal paralatero-cervical spaces, reaching mediastinum. A 55-year-old man was presented to emergency room after blast injury caused by blown truck tire while trying change tires. The chest radiograph demonstrated suspected pneumomediastinum or pneumothorax. computed tomography scan neck thorax revealed widespread surgical along thoracic wall, extending patient monitored in Thoracic Surgery Department surgery managed with conservative methods. He had no complications on clinical follow-up following hospital discharge. development trauma rare. Nevertheless, given mortal that may develop, clinicians should keep mind differential diagnosis.