The Medical journal of Malaysia
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Case Reports
The Macklin effect--pneumomediastinum and pneumopericardium following blunt chest trauma.
Pneumomediastinum and pneumopericardium following blunt chest trauma are rare. Diagnosis is by chest radiograph and CT Scan. ⋯ Usually, pneumomediastinum and pneumopericardium are self-limiting requiring no specific therapy. However, vigilance and a continuous monitoring of the vital signs are necessary.