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Infra-azygous pneumomediastinum versus pulmonary ligament air collection: CT evaluation

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A full-term infant developed a large collection of air posteriorly in the thorax. Computed tomography showed the anatomical distribution of this extraventilatory air and although, it did not conclusively differentiate between infra-azygous pneumomediastinum and a pulmonary ligament air collection, inappropriate needle aspiration of the air was avoided.

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  1. Department of Radiology, University Hospitals of Cleveland, 2074 Abington Road, 44106, Cleveland, OH, USA

    S. C. Morrison & B. D. Fletcher

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Morrison, S.C., Fletcher, B.D. Infra-azygous pneumomediastinum versus pulmonary ligament air collection: CT evaluation. Pediatr Radiol 15, 129–130 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02388720

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