Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum in a Neonate: A Rare Complication of Vaginal Delivery

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in a term baby without birth injury is rare. Most cases with pneumomediastinum are associated with prematurity, pneumonia, meconium aspiration syndrome, difficult delivery or mechanical ventilation. We present a term baby with spontaneous pneumomeidastinum who was born by an uncomplicated normal vaginal delivery.