Postpartum Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum: Role of Patient Position in Pathologic Process
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Herein we present the case of a healthy 29-year-old primigravida who had spontaneous term vaginal delivery complicated by postpartum development pneumomediastinum with mild pneumothorax, after pushing in an inverted hands-and-knees position for 3 hours. She was managed conservatively and experienced complete resolution symptoms without intervention.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Obstetrics and gynaecology cases - reviews
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['2377-9004']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.23937/2377-9004/1410247