Gynecology & Obstetrics
Open Access

Abstract

Postpartum Pneumomediastinum and Subcutaneous Emphysema (Hamman’s Syndrome)

Awatuf Elshirif

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema (Hamman’s syndrome) are rare but potentially dangerous complication of labour, it is usually self-limiting and without any complication or recurrence. Published reports indicate that subsequent pregnancies pose no additional risk for recurrence.