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Mediastinal Emphysema
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Definition
: Presence of air in the mediastinal tissues due to leakage of air from the tracheobronchial tree, usually as a result of trauma.
do not confuse with radiogr pneumomediastinum (
Other names
Pneumomediastinum; Emphysema, Mediastinal; Mediastinal Emphysemas; Emphysemas, Mediastinal