Tension fecopneumothorax

Abstract

Fecopneumothorax causing tension (hemodynamic compromise) is an extremely rare situation, mostly as a result of blunt trauma. Here, we present an 86-year-old gentleman who presented with tension fecopneumothorax, with an interesting backstory as to the development of fecopneumothorax.

Keywords

• diaphragmatic hernia
• fecopneumothorax
• hydropneumothorax