Oguzhan Haciosman

A rare cause of pneumomediastinum and descending necrotizing mediastinitis: Untreated odontogenic abscess

Pneumomediastinum is the presence of free air within the mediastinum and may be primary or secondary. Secondary pneumomediastinum typically follows trauma, invasive procedures, mechanical ventilation, or dental interventions using pressurized air; odontogenic causes without prior intervention are exceptionally rare...