CTICasesPneumomediastinum (Macklin Phenomenon)
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[...]. Pneumomediastinum (Macklin Phenomenon). CTICases. Published June 29, 2023. https://str-case-explorer.pages.dev/c/q63g8
Imaging findings
Subtle streaks of air in the mediastinum in a patient following trauma (snowboarding).
Key takeaways
The Macklin phenomenon describes alveolar rupture causing air to track into the mediastinum.
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