Abstract Tension pneumomediastinum is a rare complication of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) infection that has increased in incidence with the novel coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Although traditionally managed with conservative measures, we present the indications and methods for the first operative management of tension pneumomediastinum with concomitant SARS‐CoV‐2 infection. Tension pneumomediastinum is a rare complication of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) infection that has increased in incidence with the novel coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Although traditionally managed with conservative measures, we present the indications and methods for the first operative management of tension pneumomediastinum with concomitant SARS‐CoV‐2 infection.
【저자키워드】 COVID‐19, coronavirus, surgery, Case report, Pneumomediastinum, Drainage, mediastinal emphysema, pericardial window, 【초록키워드】 pandemic, Infection, novel coronavirus disease, SARS‐CoV‐2, Measures, management, incidence, acute respiratory syndrome, indication, SARS‐CoV‐2 infection, tension, operative, 【제목키워드】 Infection, airway, management, acute respiratory syndrome, emphysema, operative,