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Mediastinal Emphysema
| Medical Definition: | Presence of air in the mediastinal tissues due to leakage of air from the tracheobronchial tree, usually as a result of trauma. |
| Guide Notes: | do not confuse with radiogr pneumomediastinum ( = PNEUMOMEDIASTINUM, DIAGNOSTIC) |
Mediastinal Emphysema Medical Definitions and Terms
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