Pneumomediastinum

Adult

Usually cased by trauma or pneumothorax. Often, no treatment is required as the air is gradually absorbed from the mediastinum.

Pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous gas after chest tube removal

Pneumomediastinum after laser surgery for Zenker's

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Air in the mediastinum can lift the thymus giving a Sail or Spinnaker Sign.

Pneumomediastinum Spinnaker Sign

Pneumomediastinum Left Lateral Decubitus

Pneumomediastinum X-Table Lateral

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