Air leak syndrome includes pulmonary interstitial emphysema, pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, pneumopericardium, pneumoperitoneum, subcutaneous emphysema, and systemic air embolism. The most common cause of air leak syndrome in neonates is inadequate mechanical ventilation of the fragile and immature lungs. The incidence of air leaks in newborns is inversely related to the birth weight of the i...

Background Corona virus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic spread in the world as a great medical crisis. Its pathophysiology, manifestations, complications, and management are not completely defined, yet. In this study frequency of alveolar air leak critically ill COVID-19 subjects is explored. Methods A total 820 who admitted with respiratory insufficiency to ICUs Sina University Hospital from March 20...

Pneumopericardium and pneumomediastinum are uncommon and potentially serious conditions. In adults, most cases are iatrogenic in origin, caused by surgical or endoscopic procedures, or mechanical ventilation. A case related to coronary angioplasty has even been reported. Chest trauma, both open and closed, is another common cause. They have also been reported in connection with other less commo...

Abstract Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become a global pandemic and is posing serious public health problem for almost all countries. Spontaneous pneumomediastinum, rare condition, usually seen in patients with underlying pulmonary pathology, infections, or mechanical ventilation. pneumomediastinum complication COVID-19 pneumonia. Case presentation We report case of spontan...