Abstract:Objective: The presence of air within the mediastinal compartment and retro-peritoneal compartment, in the setting of trauma, can be because of visceral and skeletal injuries. However, in absence of a local site injury, an approach based on anatomical communication between various body compartments should be utilized and all potential sites of injuries must be reviewed. Case Presentation: We present a case of a 40-year-old male patient with a history of trauma (fall from height), presenting to the emergency de… Show more
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