Spontaneous pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum associated with severe COVID-19 pneumonia. A case report
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COVID-19, mediastinal emphysema, pneumothoraxAbstract
During the COVID-19 pandemic, acute respiratory failure, often associated with acute respiratory distress syndrome, required a broad differential diagnosis that demanded several therapeutic interventions. We present the case of a 41-year-old with COVID-19 who presented pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum. The insertion of a chest tube immediately improved his respiratory distress. Follow-up images revealed the resolution of the pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum. This case emphasizes the potentially lethal complications of spontaneous pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum in COVID-19 patients.
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