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Pneumomediastinum in labor

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We describe pneumomediastinum in a primigravida with delay in the second stage of labor. The pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management are reviewed.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Barzilai Medical Center, Beersheva, Israel

    O. Gemer, M. Popescu & S. Segal

  2. Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beersheva, Israel

    O. Gemer, M. Popescu, O. Lebowits & S. Segal

  3. Department of Radiology, Barzilai Medical Center, Beersheva, Israel

    O. Lebowits

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Gemer, O., Popescu, M., Lebowits, O. et al. Pneumomediastinum in labor. Arch Gynecol Obstet 255, 47–49 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02390675

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