Hamman’s Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Chest Pain in a Postpartum Patient

Hamman’s syndrome is a rare condition represented by spontaneous pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema. Excessive Valsalva maneuver during vaginal delivery and excessive retching, coughing, and straining are frequently reported causes. The incidence of Hamman’s syndrome is believed to be 1 in...

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Main Authors: Daniyeh Khurram, Brijesh Patel, M. Waseem Farra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2015-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Pulmonology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/201051
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