Tension Pneumomediastinum: A life-threatening condition in COVID-19 Patients

Abstract

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.