Tension pneumomediastinum (TPM) is a rare but potentially fatal clinical
entity. This leads to leakage of air into the mediastinal cavity and
increased pressure on thoracic vessels, respiratory tract, and the
heart. We report a series of five cases of COVID-19 complicating into
acute respiratory distress syndrome and developing TPM.
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