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Am J Perinatol 1994; 11(1): 63-64
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-994538
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© 1994 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Pneumoretroperitoneum and Perirenal Air Associated with Tension Pneumothorax

M. Gary Karlowicz
  • Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Eastern Virginia Medical School, and Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk, Virginia
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04 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

I report a case of a low-birth weight infant delivered by cesarean section because of maternal preeclampsia and breech presentation. The infant developed pneumoretro-peritoneum and perirenal air associated with tension pneumothorax.