CT manifestations of intraspinal air associated with pneumomediastinum

Abstract

Collections of air in the spinal canal have been observed in patients with spinal disorders, whereas intraspinal air secondary to pneumomediastinum is rare (6). This is a report of 2 patients with pneumomediastinum where collections of air were identified in the spinal canal on CT.

Key Words:

• Spinal canal, CT
• —, intraspinal air
• pneumomediastinum