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Case Reports
. 2007 Dec;5(2):78-9.
doi: 10.4314/aipm.v5i2.64035.

Pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema complicating acute exacerbation of bronchial asthma

Ro Akinyemi  1 , Os Ogah  1 , Co Akisanya  2 , Ao Timeyin  1 , Ko Akande  1 , A Durodola  1 , Rf Ogundipe  1 , Jk Osinfade  1
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Pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema complicating acute exacerbation of bronchial asthma

Ro Akinyemi et al. Ann Ib Postgrad Med. 2007 Dec.
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Figures

Fig. 1A:
Fig. 1A:
Plain chest radiograph demonstrating pneumomediastinum (linear lucency in the region of the left border of the heart).
Fig. 1B:
Fig. 1B:
Plain chest radiograph demonstrating subcutaneous emphysema in the lower region of the neck.
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