[Giant subcutaneous emphysema, pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum occurring in a 4-month-old infant recovering from anesthesia following surgery of a cleft palate]. / Emphysème sous-cutané géant, pneumothorax et pneumomédiastin survenus au réveil d'un nourrisson de 4 mois opéré pour division palatine.

The authors mention the case of pneumomediastinum and major cervico-facial-thoracic subcutaneous emphysema in a 4 month baby recovering from early surgery for a cleft palate, caused by a barotrauma (positive, pressure ventilation). After an emergency draining of the two pneumothorax, the situation evolved quickly, favourably and with no after effects whatsoever. They insist on the necessity of a rapid diagnosis concerning this rare complication (which can quickly evolve dramatically) and on the importance of pediatric anesthesia facilities.