CT manifestations of intraspinal air associated with pneumomediastinum

Acta Radiol. 1994 May;35(3):305-6.

Abstract

Collections of air in the spinal canal have been observed in patients with spinal disorders, whereas intraspinal air secondary to pneumomediastinum is rare (6). This is a report of 2 patients with pneumomediastinum where collections of air were identified in the spinal canal on CT.

MeSH terms

  • Air
  • Humans
  • Mediastinal Emphysema / diagnostic imaging*
  • Mediastinum / diagnostic imaging
  • Spinal Canal / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*